Athenian elites,despite acquiring their wealth through commerce,reinvested it in land and viewed commerce as a disreputable means of earning a living.

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This is historically accurate. Athenian elites, also known as the aristocracy, did acquire their wealth through commerce but they invested it in land and viewed commerce as less honorable than land ownership. This attitude was a reflection of their belief that the ideal citizen was one who was self-sufficient, had leisure time, and was interested in political affairs rather than commerce.

Athenian Elites,despite Acquiring Their Wealth Through Commerce,reinvested It in Land