Ancient Greece
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The foundation of democracy, the genesis of the Olympic Games, the cradle of Western thinking; the inspiration of the Renaissance—the world owes Ancient Greece a lot more than one might think.
Home to humanities greatest philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle and Plato, this era is enriched with a wealth of fascinating events. Spanning over a period of seven centuries and reigning over large territories stretching as far as Southwest Asia and the entire Mediterranean, the kingdoms of Greece were able to imbue half the world with their beautiful culture, art, literature and innovative thinking.
Inside you will learn about…
✓ The Rise of Ancient Greece
✓ Archaic Greece
✓ Classical Greece
✓ Hellenistic Greece
✓ The Fall of Ancient Greece
✓ Ten Little Known Facts about Ancient Greece
This eBook discusses each epoch of this electrifying era from beginning to end: The Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods and the fall of Ancient Greece. Enriched with riveting details of the era, this eBook will not only edify you but also keep you entranced.
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Ancient Greece - Stephan Weaver
Introduction
From 800 BC to 30 BC, Ancient Greece remained a powerful entity, playing a significant role in sculpting the world we live in today. The era saw the rise of innovative thinking, artistry, literature and much besides.
Chronicling the fascinating periods of Ancient Greece, this eBook gives you a lofty insight into histories most fascinating era.
From Archaic Greece to the rise and fall of Alexander the Great; from the Hellenistic era to the demise of Ancient Greece and the conquest of Rome—this eBook will give you a breath taking account of each epoch.
CHAPTER I
The Rise of Ancient Greece
The era of Ancient Greece lasted from the Archaic period (800 BC- 500 BC) to the end of antiquity (600 AD). Ancient Greece includes the Classical period, which flourished from 500- 323 BC, and the Hellenistic period, which commences with Alexander the Great’s death and ends with the invasion of the Roman Republic.
Early History of Greece
During the Paleolithic era there were already settlements and agricultural practices that had begun in Greece; this is proved by the discoveries at the Petralona and Franchthi caves— two of the world’s earliest human occupations.
Neolithic Age— 6000-2900 BC
During the Neolithic Age (6000- 2900 BC) in Greece, there were permanent settlements (mainly in the north of Greece), domestication of animals and advancement of agriculture. Archeological discoveries in the northern region of Greece illustrate that there was a migration from Anatolia. This is evidenced by the ceramic cups and bowls and figures discovered there; these artifacts share similar qualities peculiar to the Neolithic finds in Anatolia. The settlers were mainly farmers and dwelled in single-room houses built out of stone.
Cycladic Civilization— 3200- 1100
The Cycladic Civilization (3200-1100 BC) thrived in Aegean Sea (Delos, Naxos and Paros). This civilization gives one of the first finds of recurrent human occupation in the area. In the era of the Cyclades, the habitants were accustomed to fishing and trade; the temples and houses of the time were constructed of finished stone. This era is commonly split into three phases: Early Cycladic, Middle Cycladic and Late Cycladic. The two latter phases overlapped and finally merged with the Minoan Civilization, and the disparity between two phases became indistinguishable.
Minoan Civilization— 2700- 1500 BC
The Minoan Civilization (2700- 1500 BC) thrived in Crete, quickly becoming the superpower of the sea in the region. The archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans coined the word ‘Minoan’ after the ancient King Minos of Crete. It was in 1900 BC that the archeologist discovered the Minoan palace of Knossos.
The Minoans develop a literary system known as the Liner A. They also made great advances in the sciences, arts, construction, ceramics, ship building, and warfare. Ancient historians, Thucydides being among them, credited King Minos for being the first to set up