CLA389H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Oil Lamp, Lefkandi, Nuclear Family
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Important structures going up on the acropolis: temple of athena nike, erechtheion (in place of athena polias), the new parthenon with the chryselephantine statue, bronze. Sparking bronze and marble buildings to show off their triumph and wealth and strength when visitors come, and sometimes seen from affair. 431-404 pelop war athens vs sparta due to athenian power. 412 oligarchic revolution in athens, rule of 400 after defeat in sicily 400 ppl making all decisions instead of previous democracy: assembly that voted similar to the roman senate, who changed each year. 405 defeat of athens at aegospotami lost to sparta in a naval battle left athens vulnerable to govt coups. 404 30 tyrants in athens, instead of 400. 404-403 athenian exiles seize phyle, attack 30, get back democracy. Central place for meeting, decision making, shopping, ceremonies, etc everything that makes democracy work. Courts, jails, mints for bronze coinage (less value, so for commerce)
