Stoa Poikile
= Stoa Poikile
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The Stoa Poikile, or "Painted Porch," was a famous colonnade in ancient Athens, located in the Agora. It was constructed in the 5th century BCE and is notable for its architectural significance and its role as a meeting place for philosophers. The stoa was decorated with beautiful frescoes that depicted scenes from Greek mythology and historical battles, which is where it gets its name.