CLASS102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Arthur Evans, Minoan Civilization, Helladic Period
15 Mar 2014
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New archaeology is constantly changing our understanding of ancient greece and rome, especially in regard to the sagas of mycenae and troy. Heinrich schliemann (1822-1890) pioneer of archaeological work in mycenaean world. Sir arthur evans followed at the turn of the century, unearthing palace at minos at cnossus in crete. 70,000bc little figurines found have led some to conclude early religion (little women figurines with bellies and exagerated breasts and buttocks). great controversy. could be toys, right. Stone age gave way to bronze age in greece, crete, and the islands with a migration from the east - asia. Minor, across the aegean to southern peloponnesus and up into greece. these invaders were responsible for. Minan civilization of crete: early bronze: 3000-2000 bc, middle bronze: 2000-1600 bc, late bronze: 1600-1100 bc three geographic areas: Cycladic - the cyclades are the islands that encircle. Helladic - hellas is the greek name for the country of.
