bouleuterion

thumb|right|Bouleuterion of Priene Bouleuterion (, bouleutērion), also translated as and was a building in ancient Greece which housed the council of citizens (, boulē) of a democratic city state. These representatives assembled at the bouleuterion to confer and decide about public affairs. There are several extant bouleuterion around Greece and its former colonies. It should not be confused with the Prytaneion, which housed the executive council of the assembly and often served as the boule's mess hall. The early bouleuterions were believed to have been originated from entertainment buildings as their architecture was similar to each bouleuterion. These buildings differed in size and structure as well as design.

== The Greek Agora == The agora in ancient Greece was the heart of a city state. It housed buildings like the bouleuterion but also was used for public uses like athletics or voting. The agora was used by the citizens of Greece on an everyday basis, and holds inscriptions to express its laws and record keeping. The Agora was bordered by stones to mark its area to not be encroached on by individuals. Other buildings held inside of the Agora were temples, stadiums, altars, and fountains, for the people of Greece to be able to use.