Identify the reasons which led to the decline of the ancient city in Athens.
Answer:
- Athens was attacked by her neighbor Sparter who was envious of her supremacy.
- Athenian peasants who lived in the rural areas migrated to Athens for safety after Spartansn burnt down their towns/ home.
- Attack by the Spartans who burnt down the city of Athens.
- A plague outbreak killed many people in Athens in 429BC including their
leader prides
- It was conquered by Macedonia in 338 BC under King Philip and his son Alexander the great