Echoes of Mycenae
The Rise and fall of Greece’s Late Bronze Age Civilization Mycenae, a prominent center of civilization during Greece’s late Bronze Age from approximately 1600 to 1100 BC, flourished in the northeastern Peloponnese and became a powerful city-state governed by a warrior elite. Recognizable for its impressive architecture, Mycenae was protected by massive cyclopean walls, with […]
Unearthing History
The Amazing Artifacts of Knossos The artifacts of Knossos, the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, provide a tantalizing glimpse into the sophisticated Minoan civilization that flourished from around 2000 to 1400 BCE. Discovered by British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans during the early 20th century, the site yielded an astonishing array of artifacts, including […]
The Cave of Theopetra
Art and Humanity in Paleolithic Greece An important event in the Paleolithic Age in Greece was the discovery of cave paintings in several locations, particularly at the Cave of Theopetra, located near Kalambaka in Thessaly. The Cave of Theopetra is significant because it contains some of the oldest known figurative art in Europe, with evidence […]
The Apidima Caves
Unlocking Ancient Secrets The caves located in Apidima within the Mani Peninsula of Greece provide insight into the history of humans in Europe since their discovery in the 1970s. Within these caves lie two human skulls referred to as Apidima 1 and Apidima 2 that have offered insights into our past. Apidima 1 is believed […]
The Franchthi Cave
A Window to the lives of Early Humans The Franchthi Cave, located in the Argolid region of Greece near the Aegean Sea, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites from the Paleolithic period, showcasing the continuous habitation of early humans from roughly 20,000 years ago through the Upper Paleolithic and into the Neolithic […]
The Wonders of Petralona Cave
Journey Through Time in Halkidiki The Petralona Cave, located in Halkidiki, Greece, is a site of extraordinary archaeological and paleontological significance. Discovered in 1959 by a local villager, the cave soon revealed layers of history that date back over 200,000 years, offering a remarkable glimpse into our early ancestors. What makes the Petralona Cave particularly […]