Articles related to "Mycenaean"

What are Mycenaean votive figurines? Learn how to identify the three types (Phi, Psi and Tau) and their origin.

The Mycenaean civilization was the first powerful military culture of Ancient Greece. Though short-lived, their legacy is unmistakable.

The definition of the glossary term Bronze Age

Mycenaean clay figurines of 1500 B.C. are a puzzle to art historians.

Archaeological finds and study of the Mycenaean ruins show how the inhabitants of this Bronze Age city lived. The palace and the entrance are the main points of interest.

Linear A and Linear B writing were the main forms of writing in ancient Crete. Widely used in Minoan culture, they were spread via trade through the ancient Greek world

With political beginnings in the age of Mycenaean kings, the Athenian Acropolis evolved into the religious center of Classical Athens, and the symbol of an entire age.

Definition of the glossary term tholos

The 'Sea Peoples' is a term used to describe an assortment of peoples who migrated into what today is the Middle East, bringing with them devastation and destruction.

Drought more than politics and war may have undermined several ancient civilizations , leaving them vulnerable to internal stability and external conquest.

The site of Sounion has a long history and its archaeology covers much more than the ancient sanctuaries the site is famous for.

Beaker Culture was prevalent 6000 years ago. It's spread across Central and Western Europe was a key element in the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.

Troy is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. With a 4,000 year old history it's not surprising that the city is one of Turkey's World Heritage sites.

Named after the legendary King Minos, Minoan society once dominated not only Crete but most of the Aegean until its decline due to competition from Ancient Greece

The ancient predecessors to the Roman Empire, the Etruscans are shrouded in mystery and fascination even today.

The word Celt is Greek in origin being derived from the word Keltoi meaning 'barbarian' or 'stranger.'

By considering evidence available from marine excavations, artefacts from tombs and fragments of pottery, it is possible to trace the development of shipping in Cyprus.

This small temple was dedicated to Victory, and was part of Pericles' grand plan to showcase Athens' power and glory.

Many visitors to Athens want to discover the ancient history of Greece but don't make the most of their experience. There is more to Ancient Greece than the Acropolis.

What kinds of artifacts were unearthed from the graves of Mycenae? What was their importance? Is "The Death Mask of Agamemnon" real or a hoax?

The Classical Civilizations' social structure is reflected in the structure of their armies.

The Minoans were an influential civilization that thrived on small islands in the Aegean Sea between 3000-1500 B.C.

Seven Wise Men (or "sages") helped Greece to rise up out of one of the darkest periods of its history. They helped the Greeks learn how to think.

Ancient practices involving the dead varied between civilizations, yet the notion that death required ritual and planning was a universal aspect of evolving religion.

Arthur John Evans is probably not the first name that would spring to mind when talking about archaeology, but his excavations led to the deciphering of Linear script

The earliest buildings were practical shelters, meant to protect human beings (and their hominid ancestors) from the dangers of the natural world.

Influenced by Egypt and the Ancient Near East, Minoan culture represented a uniquely different civilization seen in the ruins of the palace in modern-day Heraklion.

During the 5th century B.C., many buildings of the Agora were devoted to the political and legal process that was democracy, or government of the people.

Despite a number of significant discoveries since the 1950s, the purpose of Stonehenge remains a mystery.