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Prytaneia

Scope note

Use for public halls in ancient Greek cities where the sacred hearth and official headquarters of the city administration were housed and where official guests were entertained.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000127097

Broader Terms used

<public buildings by function>

Equivalent Terms used

prytaneion

Created

13yrs ago

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