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Explore the evolution of Greek civilization from prehistory to the Mycenaean period. Discover significant archaeological findings such as Sesklo and Dimini artifacts, Mycenaean architecture like the Lion Gate and Treasury of Atreus, and intricate pottery like Kamares and Barbotine wares from Minoan Crete.
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Greek History Prehistory
The Franchthi Cave Mesolithic tools, incl obsidian
Franchthi Cave: Early Neolithic deep hemispherical bowls with burnished surface. Middle Neolithic: patterned, plain, burnished Final Neolithic: course, undecorated or plastic decorated
Sesklo Sesklo: Red on white
Bear from Chalandriani, Syros (EC) Gold Bee Pendant from Chrysolakkos, Malia (MM)
Spearhead from Amorgos; dagger, seals, and sealings from Lerna (EB) Pithos from Ios (EC)
Minyan goblet, Orchomenos; matte-painted spouted stamnos, Mycenae; imported Cycladic Nippled Jug and Minoanizing teacup from Lerna (MH)
Old Palace plans; Knossos reconstruction; Phaistos plan; House model from Arkhanes (New Palace) (Biers, 57)
Mycenae, Grave Circle A, Treasury of Atreus; diagrams of tholos and chamber tomb (Biers, 74-78)
Mycenae, Granary Style Stirrup jar; Warrior Vase (Biers, 86-88)
Daggers and jewelry from Mycenae (Biers, 93), Armor from Dendra
(Cf Biers, 98) Stirrup jar from Perati