Ancient aegean civilization

presentation on aegean civilization with new points.
by Anamta Dua and its members.

1. Ancient Aegean civilization c. 3000-1100 BCE

2. introduction Aegean civilization is the general term for the prehistoric civilizations in G reece and the A egean. Aegean civilization is a general term for the bronze age civilizations of Greece around the Aegean sea.

3. Periodization There are three distinct but communicating and interacting geographic regions covered by this term: The Cyclades (3000-1600 BCE) Crete ( m inoan civilization) (3000-1400 BCE) The G reek mainland ( Mycenean civilization ) (1400-1100 BCE)

4. Map of geographical regions

5. ANCIENT AEGEAN (Cycladic) Dates and places: 3000-1600 BCE Cyclades islands People: Little known Cycladic civilization probably based on herding , agriculture and trade. Not much known about religion or politics-no written records survive. No evidence of the glorification of rulers , like found in Egypt Old kingdom E gypt and C ycladic very different

6. Prehistoric Aegean: minoa n Dates and places: 3000-1400BCE Island of C rete People: Palace builders Prosperous (trade with E gyptians and M e sopotemia ) Stratified society Rituals involving animals

7. Prehistoric Aegean : mycenean Dates and places: 1400-1100BCE Mainland Greece People: Kings and warriors Prosperous Ancestors of the G reeks

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9. Technological development As early as 2500BCE, the cretans were using implements of bronze which they imported from egypt . But they soon discovered bronze deposits on their on island. They also were known to the use of clay and made pottery from it. They made sun-dried bricks which were set in framework of wood. They made use of ceals . They also made use of Copper,gold .

10. Scientific Achievements Ancient aegean mathematics contributed many important developments in mathematics which are: Rules of geometry ,discovery in number theory, mathematical analysis, applied mathematics,and little bit in integral calculus. Other achievement in mathematics were pythogras theorem,euclid , archimedes are still in use. They also developed astronomy. They also made great progress in medicine,trade etc.

11. Religion Their religion is not easily understandable and also different with respect to region. "Great mother nature goddess.“ She embodied fertility and Motherhood; and she ruled Over sky, earth, and the Underworld.

12. religion There was one male divinity, but he was a subordinate boy god: the son or consort of the great mother goddess. Evans's matriarchal society. They also believe in bull veneration. Sacrifical labrys .

13. Places of worship Mycenaean places of worship are different from those of minoan crete . One extra-urban mountain peak sanctuary was excavated on mount kinortion near classical epidaurus , but mountain sanctuaries are not as common as on crete . . There were minoan -type offerings there, including double axes and figurines. Both cultures had theocracies with palaces as centers. In both cultures, the religious role of the king and queen is confirmed by the written records.

14. Places of worship Both regions have many similarities in mythology about religion. After 1400 bce , there was a pool of common gods, such as poseidon , zeus , athena , dionysos , diwija , and hermes , all of whom are attested on both crete and the mycenaean mainland. The rapid adoption of cultures shows that they already Have had similarities in religion. Warrior gods. Anat and baal , Resemble isis and osiris of egypt . it can be further established that the gods were conceived as members of a divine family.

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16. government Several city states each with king Types of government: Oligarchy/ aristocracy: the government was in the hands of a few. They were usually rich people . Democracy: the goverment was controlled by the citizens who met in assemblies to make decissions , choose their representatives, etc.

17. literature Homeric epics: long narrative poems; Heroic deeds; hero who brings pride to country. Iliad and odyssey: first masterpieces of western literature (7 th century b.C.E .) Heroes: achilles and odysseus despite man’s frailties, his life is noble 

18. Language and writing Grateful script from eldest Hieroglyphic writing Use of pictures replaced Two forms of script have not deciphered linear A – could not decipher linear B – indo- european speaking groups earlier form to greek linear B – indo- european speaking groups.

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20. ECONOMY Not very fertile land. Agriculture based in olives, vineyards and wheat. Livestock bases in goats and sheeps . Because of their poor agriculture and farming, greeks developed a prosperous commerce through the mediterranean sea to obtain the products they needed. Minoan civilization: island of crete fishing and trading.

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22. ART and architecture For building material they contented themselves with sun dried bricks . Painting and sculpture their painting shows that they love sports such as wrestling, exciting contests with bulls  Elegant figure craved out of ivory or made out of gold, sliver, or bronze

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24. Minoan -Architecture Largest palace knossos king minos - minotaur Place has several rooms, thick walls, drainage, Columns terracotta piping Greek doric order ( of columns) Lions gate – 1300-1250BCE greece Monstrous guardian figures at entrance to palace tombs and sacred places 

25. DECLINE The flourished period ended iin aseries of disaster about 1500 the volcane on the island of thera long it seems quiescent erupted to bury the settlement there under many feet of pumice and ash KNOSSOS was shattered by a succession of earthquakes some settlement damage by blast from the eruption sign of eruption was also founded in CYCLADES excavation show that their house were well beautifully built due to some problems only a small part has been excavate.

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