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Sparta

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Sfakian People and the Dorians

In actual fact, the origins of the Dorians, a pastoral people, are necessarily obscure, but it appears they originated in northern and northwestern Greece, i.e. Macedonia and Epirus. From there they apparently swept southward into central Greece and then into the southern Aegean area in successive migrations beginning about 1100 BC, at the end of t...

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Ancient Greece

Comprehensive to basic links about ancient Greece. A Brief Comparison of Greek and Roman Sculpture by Teacher Oz: When comparing Greek and Roman sculpture you need to know about the three distinct periods of Greek sculpture. The Greek Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic styles each represent different ideals. Archaic, best represented by the Kouros...

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Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. It was a civilization that emerged around the 8th century BC and lasted until the conquest of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Greek culture had a significant influence on the Roman Empire, which in turn spread Greek culture and ideas throughout Europe. The Greeks made important...

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Chronology of Greek History After the Peloponnesian War

405 - 146 BC. 405 -- Annihilation of Athenian fleet at the battle of Aegospotami by Lysander; over 3,000 Athenians were executed. Athens was besieged by Sparta with the blockading of Piraeus. Dionysius I became tyrant of Syracuse. 146 -- Achaean War: Corinth was destroyed by Rome. Achaean Confederacy was dissolved....

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Greece Sites

Greece is a country full of rich history and stunning sites that attract millions of tourists every year. From ancient ruins to beautiful islands, Greece has something to offer for everyone. One of the most famous sites in Greece is the Acropolis of Athens. This ancient citadel is home to the iconic Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Ath...

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Crete Island : Herakleion Prefecture : Knossos

Knossos is, of course, Crete's most famous monument: the largest, strongest and most impressive of the island's Minoan palaces, a true must for every visitor. In Knossos, as Kazantzakis put it, one's mind is flooded with questions and one's heart beats with a different rhythm. [Greek Hotel]...

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Minoans: Women in Minoan Culture

The Minoans, an ancient civilization that thrived on the island of Crete from around 3000 to 1100 BCE, had a culture that valued and respected women in ways that were uncommon for their time. One of the most fascinating aspects of Minoan society was the elevated status of women. Minoan women enjoyed freedoms not seen in other ancient civilizations...

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