Download or read book Akrotiri written by Christos G. Doumas and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Popular Religion and Ritual in Prehistoric and Ancient Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean written by Giorgos Vavouranakis and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-01-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume features a group of select peer-reviewed papers by an international group of authors, both younger and senior academics and researchers, on the frequently neglected popular cult and other ritual practices in prehistoric and ancient Greece and the eastern Mediterranean.

Download or read book Akrotiri written by Nanno Marinatos and published by . This book was released on with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Excavation Site at Akrotiri Santorini Greece written by Yiannis Romanos and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ancient Greece written by Polaris Lab and published by Polaris Lab. This book was released on 2023-04-19 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greece is one of the most fascinating and important civilizations in history. Known for its art, philosophy, mythology, and politics, Ancient Greece has influenced the Western world for millennia. Its city-states, including Athens and Sparta, gave rise to forms of government such as democracy and oligarchy, while its writers, including Homer, Plato, and Aristotle, influenced Western literature and thought. But what is it that makes Ancient Greece so fascinating? Perhaps it is the idea of a society that, despite its antiquity, still seems modern. A society where art and culture were highly valued, where philosophy was practiced as a way of life, and where politics was the center of social life. Perhaps it is their mythology, with gods and goddesses who embodied beauty, wisdom, and strength, that continues to fascinate and inspire even today.

Download or read book Uncovering the Culture of Ancient Greece written by Alix Wood and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chronological arrangement of the text allows readers to trace the civilization’s development from the days of the Minoan and Mycene through the end of antiquity. Readers will delight in reading about the first Olympic games, the Acropolis, and more. Detailed color photographs of ancient architecture and everyday objects bring history to life. Fact boxes, a timeline, and helpful map provide opportunities for additional learning.

Download or read book Greece Before History written by Curtis Runnels and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, a guide and companion to the prehistoric archaeology of Greece, is designed for students, travelers, and all general readers interested in archaeology. Greece has perhaps the longest and richest archaeological record in Europe, and this book reviews what is known of Greece from the earliest inhabitants in the Stone Age to the end of the Bronze Age and the collapse of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. The book describes the prehistoric cultures of Greece in chronological order, and illustrates with 98 detailed drawings each culture’s typical artifacts, architecture, burial customs, and art. Written in an informal and accessible style free of scientific jargon, the book can be used in the classroom or as a guide for the traveler, or read simply for pleasure by anyone with a curiosity about the earliest ages of this fascinating region. Although intended for a wide audience, the book has a solid scientific foundation. The authors are professional archaeologists with more than 25 years of experience in the field and with a first-hand knowledge of the methods and results of contemporary research. There is no other book today that covers the same range of periods and subjects, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the early civilizations that shaped the Greek landscape, laid the foundations for Classical Greek civilization, and contributed in many ways to the formation of the modern Greek world. The authors have been careful to address the many questions concerning prehistoric Greece that have been asked them by students and visitors to Greece through the years. The illustrations were created especially for this book, showing familiar artifacts and sites from a new perspective, and selecting others for illustration that rarely, if ever, appear in popular publications.

Download or read book In the Beginning written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-06 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Beginning describes the basic methods and theoretical approaches of archaeology. This is a book about fundamental principles written in a clear, flowing style, with minimal use of technical jargon, which approaches archaeology from a global perspective. Starting with a broad-based introduction to the field, this book surveys the highlights of archaeology’s colorful history, then covers the basics of preservation, dating the past, and the context of archaeological finds. Descriptions of field surveys, including the latest remote-sensing methods, excavation, and artifact analysis lead into the study of ancient environments, landscapes and settlement patterns, and the people of the past. Two chapters cover cultural resource management, public archaeology, and the important role of archaeology in contemporary society. There is also a chapter on archaeology as a potential career. In the Beginning takes the reader on an evenly balanced journey through today’s archaeology. This well-illustrated account, with its numerous boxes and sidebars, is laced with interesting, and sometimes entertaining, examples of archaeological research from all parts of the world. This classic textbook of archaeological method and theory has been in print for nearly 50 years and is used in many countries around the world. It is aimed at introductory students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on archaeology, as well as more advanced readers.

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Download or read book Greece written by United States. Office of Geography and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Archaeology written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Akrotiri Thera written by Klairē Palyvou and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This English edition on the architecture of Akrotiri provides an overall picture of the architecture of Akrotiri, including an outline of its town plan, a description of the individual houses, and a discussion of its relationship with Crete and its neighbors in the Eastern Mediterranean. The work is based on the author's personal observations and experience from 15 years of work (1977-1992) at the site as the architect of the Akrotiri excavation. This book is confined to the last phase of habitation and the uniquely preserved houses that are seen today.

Download or read book The Art of Greece written by Kōstas Papaïōannou and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1989 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. This book presents a survey of architecture, sculpture, painting and decorative arts from ancient Greece.

Download or read book Rick Steves Greece Athens the Peloponnese written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walk in the steps of Socrates, test the acoustics of the amphitheater of Epidavros, and set sail for Santorini: with Rick Steves, Greece is yours to explore! Inside Rick Steves Greece: Athens & The Peloponnese you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring Greece Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Parthenon and the Agora to the small towns and beaches of the Peloponnesian Peninsula How to connect with culture: Go back in time at the National Archaeological Museum, sample olives and feta in the Mediterranean sunshine, or sip ouzo at a local taverna Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploringon the go Useful resources including a packing list, a Greek phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Athens, Nafplio, Epidavros, Mycenae, Olympia, Patra, Kardamyli, the Mani Peninsula, Sparta, Mystras, Delphi, Hydra, Mykonos, Delos, Santorini, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese. Spending a week or less in the city? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Athens!

Download or read book Fodor s Essential Greece written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 735 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Greece is the ultimate Mediterranean getaway. Impossibly blue seas, gorgeous beaches, whitewashed alleyways draped in pink bougainvillea, blue-domed Greek Orthodox churches, picturesque villages, and famous historical sites have lured visitors to this ancient civilization on the Aegean for thousands of years. Bursting with beautiful full-color photos, Fodor's Essential Greece provides expert insider advice on everything from the best beaches in Crete to the best archaeological sites on Corfu. Also included is full coverage of the big-city wonders of Athens, the primary gateway for travelers to Greece. This travel guide includes: •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Greece •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fodor's writers have scoured the mainland and islands to find the best new hotels, resorts, restaurants, shops, and sights •SPECIAL ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color features on such topics as The Acropolis, specialty crafts made in Greece, Greek cuisine, Greek gods and heroes, Greek history, and Greece's long wine-making tradition illuminate the most distinctive aspects of the country •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: A "Need to Know" feature offers travelers top-line planning information about the country as a whole. "Top Attractions," "Great Itineraries,” and useful travel tips make planning simple. Helpful features on what's new in Greece and the best beaches all make a trip to the islands as simple as possible •DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Essential Greece offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife •COVERS: Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki, the Peloponnese, Corfu, Olympia, Crete, Rhodes, Lesvos, Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos, Paros, and more

Download or read book Faunal Extinction in an Island Society written by Alan H. Simmons and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-22 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The multidisciplinary research program at Akrotiri Aetokremnos is important, in my op- ion, for three reasons: two empirical and one conceptual. Quite apart from the archaeology, work at the site is a major contribution to island biogeography, in that the Phanourios sample—certainly the best from Cyprus and probably the best anywhere in the world—has already provided, and will continue to provide, important ecological and behavioral data on these intriguing creatures. Dwarfed island faunas are important to our understanding of the complex factors that shape natural selection in ecologically closed environments over the evolutionary long term. At Aetokremnos, we seem to have the “end” of a long sequence of hippo evolution on the island. With comparative studies of other Cypriot hippo faunas, we should be able to pin down the interval of initial colonization by what were, pres- ably, normal-sized hippos, and—if the other sites can be dated—document the dwarfing process in considerable detail. Aetokremnos would still be a significant paleontological - cality, even in the absence of evidence of a human presence there. While reading the text of the monograph, a number of questions strictly related to the paleontology occurred to me. One was how to model the colonization process. There seems to be little question that the large mammals colonized the island by swimming to it (because, I gather, Cyprus has not been connected to the mainland for roughly 5–6 m- lion years).

Download or read book Let s Go Greece 9th Edition written by Meghan C. Joyce and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-11-27 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a comprehensive guide to economical travel in diverse regions of the world, these innovative new versions of the popular handbooks feature an all-new look, sidebars highlighting essential tips and facts, information on a wide range of itineraries, transportation options, off-the-beaten-path adventures, expanded lodging and dining options in every price range, additional nightlife options, enhanced cultural coverage, shopping tips, maps, 3-D topographical maps, regional culinary specialties, cost-cutting tips, and other essentials.