In which century did Piraeus start growing again after a period of decline?
19th century
18th century
20th century
17th century
Answer
Piraeus began growing once again in the 19th century, after Athens was made the capital of Greece. This led to the city becoming a bustling marine and commercial-industrial center, as well as home to Greece's largest harbor.
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