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Athens, the capital of Greece, is a historic city that has been around for over 3,400 years. It is known as the Cradle of Western Civilization and has had a significant influence on the cultures of Europe and North America, including the development of modern democracy. Athens is also famous for being the birthplace of the Modern Olympics, hosting the first international competition in 1896 and the Summer Olympics again in 2004. The city is one of only ten in the world to have hosted the Olympics more than once. [Extracted from the article]

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