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Solon’s Brothels in Athens: Taxation, Regulation, and Public Morality

Solon’s Brothels in Athens: Taxation, Regulation, and Public Morality

May 14 2026 / History & Culture

Explore how Solon legalized and taxed prostitution in ancient Athens. Learn about the one-obol price, the pornikotelos tax, and how brothels funded temples like Aphrodite Pandemos.

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