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Axioupoli has a complete system of State schools including one
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settlers from adjoining areas, they chose it as their new home due to its proximity to the Axios River, near the ruins of ancient town
Atalanti. The town form part of the
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who came into the area in the 12th century BC. In the 5th century BC Atalanti was annexed in the
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To reach
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On 8 April 1944 the Germans took control of the town, which gave them access to the railroads, bridges and control over the supply routes for the
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