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theatre, but was much smaller. This building was used to have important
town meetings.
Gymnasia: Gymnasiums are still a common part of most schools, and
these buildings began with the Greeks. Parts of ancient Greek gymnasia
were wrestling grounds, which were open to the outside, and running
tracks. Other parts of the gymnasia were lecture halls and other smaller
rooms where Greek athletes and warriors could train.
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