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Ancient Greece
The ancient greek civilization starts around 3200 BC with the Cycladic civilization [followed by the Minoan (2700 BC) and the Mycenean civilization (1600 BC)] and flourished from the 7th century BC to the 2nd century AD, especially in the 5th century BC with the city-states of Athens and Sparta.
10,833 Questions
Was ancient Athens near the coast?
yes, Ancient Athens was near the coast so they were able to get to the ships for supplies which were sent from other states or countries.
The wonders of the ancient world that one would find in Egypt are the Great Pyramids of Giza, which were built durig the century prior to 2500 BCE. Notice that date.
Supposing that the ancient Hebrews really were slaves in Egypt they could not have arrived before about 1800 BCE, as they are portrayed in the Bible as leaving Egypt in 1440 BCE after a 400 year sojourn there. By the time of their arrival in Egypt, the pyramids were already quite ancient. No serious historian would believe the ancient Hebrews had any part in building the pyramids.
In fact, the clear consensus of historians is that the Hebrew nation was never in Egypt, there was no Exodus from Egypt as described in the Bible, and no conquest of Canaan. They say that the Israelites were actually rural Canaanites who left the region of the rich coastal cities and settled in the hitherto sparsely populated hinterland.
Where did the Greeks make temples for the titans?
The Greeks didn't worship the Titans because the Greek gods defeated them before mankind was formed.
What was the purpose of the delian group?
The Delian League was an alliance of Greek city-states formed in 478 BCE, primarily aimed at defending against Persian aggression following the Greco-Persian Wars. Led by Athens, its purpose was to provide military support, share resources, and ensure collective security. Over time, the league evolved into an Athenian empire, with Athens exerting significant control over its members, which led to tensions and conflicts, notably the Peloponnesian War. Ultimately, the league's initial intent of mutual defense shifted towards Athenian dominance and expansion.
Did the Greeks conquered the Romans?
No, it was the other way around. The Romans conquered the Greeks.
Macedonians and Thracians were greek tribes. The people of Pontous have greek origins but became relevant in the history of greek culture much later (in the byzantine empire). The Parthians were not a greek tribe, their culture was more ''persian''.
How big was the Athenian naval fleet?
Quite big. Since Athens was on the coast. A lot bigger than Spartan's army, since the Spartan army was land-based.
Who in Greece can help me find abandoned land in Greece?
What do you mean by the term abandoned land? Land that nobody is interested to buy or to use? Land that belongs to the state e.g. mountains etc?
Why did Greeks set up colony's?
They were great breeders (no TV then to watch). Even their constant wars could not keep the populations of their city-states down.
As the land in mainland Greece was mostly poor and their farms were small, it was not possible to split a subsistence farm up amongst several surviving sons. These therefore became non-propertied, low class and a disruptive element in the community.
The solution was to load them in a ship and send them off to other locations around the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts, there to seize land, set up new cities, and become part of the propertied class in the new location. Thus the Greeks spread right around the two seas.
What date was the Persian army beaten by the Greeks at Thermopyale?
The small Greek force at Thermopylae was defeated by the Persian army in 480 BCE.
How many brothers does the greek god Neptune have?
2. Jupiter and Pluto. BTW, Neptune is not a greek god, he is roman. The greek god for Neptune is Poseiden.
How did Greeks contribute to rome?
The Greeks significantly influenced Rome in various ways, particularly through culture, art, and philosophy. Roman education was heavily based on Greek teachings, and many Roman elites studied Greek literature and rhetoric. Additionally, Greek architectural styles and sculpture profoundly shaped Roman aesthetics, leading to the adoption of columns and grand public buildings. Furthermore, Greek mythology and religion were integrated into Roman culture, enriching the spiritual and civic life of Rome.
What was the symbol of Macedonia?
The ancient Pan-Hellenic sun symbol was the ancient Macedonian symbol for the Argead royal house. Today it is an official national symbol of Greece used as the symbol for the historical province of Macedonia on the northern Greek peninsula.
What was the hardest thing you had to do on your job?
No single thing, but among some of the hardest were: - staying focused when I faced negativity - managing negative emotions - making a presentation to executive board - leading a conference call with people from all over the world Some of the easiest have been: - putting in very long hours, working late night - showing up on time for business meetings in Canada, Germany, east and west coasts - coming up with options to solve an issue - the math part In my current job: Asking the boss to fund a $10,000 repair on a piece of equipment.
Where are the best places to go to see ancient ruins other than Italy?
Turkey is the open air museum of prehistoric civilizations. So many ancient civilizations settled in Anatolia and so many are still waiting to be discovered. Nearly every year an ancient city is discovered by chance. Ancient civilizations such as Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Ionians, Urartians etc. founded their states in Anatolia and Persian empire, Alexander's empire, Roman empire, Byzantine empire, Seljuk empire, Ottoman empire ruled all over Anatolia / Turkey through last 5000 years, which made Anatolia / Turkey the intersection point of civilizations. That's why you may come across ancient ruins such as an ancient city, an ancient theater, an ancient statue, an ancient tomb, an ancient church etc. anywhere you go across Anatolia. Not to mention the perfect beaches, seas and resorts by the Aegean and Mediterrenean shores. We also have quite nice mountain (ski) resorts. And a perfect cuisine. There's no such land on earth like Turkey! Anyone who visits Turkey would feel like he/she is in wonderland! You may check the links below and see that all my words are true!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey#Antiquity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assos
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympos
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cappadocia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspendos
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_artemis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halicarnassus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionians
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hittites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Nemrut
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bithynia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrygia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anazarbus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_mary
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_Tepe
(check this out! It is currently considered the oldest known shrine or temple complex in the world, and the planet's oldest known example of monumental architecture)
And some of our fantastic coasts!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96l%C3%BCdeniz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fethiye
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodrum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmaris
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antalya
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ku%C5%9Fadas%C4%B1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dat%C3%A7a
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87e%C5%9Fme
And fabulous Istanbul, of course:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul
Enjoy Turkey! Visit it ASAP!
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Who was the greek messenger who delivered the message in the Battle of Marathon?
The common story is Pheidippides. He was already dead, having run to Sparta to summon them to the battle, dying on his return from a 120 mile run.
In fact the news of the battle at Marathon was brought by the whole 9000 Athenian warriors who ran back to Athens after the battle to ward off a seaborne attack on the city in their absence.
