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Why is Madurai known as the Athens of the East, is there any similarities?
Thanks for the info. Are there any other similarities between Madurai and Athens that you can tell me about?
Well, both cities have played significant roles in shaping their respective regions' history and culture. For example, Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy and modern Western philosophy, while Madurai was once the capital of the ancient Pandya kingdom and a hub for Tamil language and literature. Both cities have also hosted major cultural events, such as the ancient Olympiad and the Chithirai Festival in Madurai.