Prytaneion in Ephesus, Turkey
Prytaneion
The image shows the ruins of Prytaneion in Ephesus, Turkey.
A Prytaneion is an assembly of buildings and structures that were used to house the executive branch of the Greek Government. It is current equivalent of a city hall. The officials who administered the city met in these buildings. These building were typically constructed near the Agora. Prytaneion contained a hearth to hold the perpetual fire, which is a symbol of Goddess Hastia.
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