Early in Greek history (18th century–8th century BC), free-born citizens would gather in the agora for military duty or to hear statements of the ruling king or council. Every city had its agora where merchants could sell their products. There was linen from Egypt, Ivory from Africa, Spices from Syria, and more.
In ancient Greece, citizens would assemble in the agora to fulfill civic duties or listen to official announcements from the ruling power. Each city had a central marketplace where local merchants sold exotic goods, including luxury items like Egyptian linen, African ivory, and Syrian spices.