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All pottery is important to archaeologists, because it is one of the materials which survives hundreds or even thousands of years to be dug up today, along with stone and some metals, and in contrast to wood and cloth, which decay and only survive in very exceptional cases. Unlike stone and metal, however, pottery can inform archaeologists about daily life. Pottery is used for so much - cooking, storage, transporting goods, eating and drinking, and so much else - that is it widely used by everyone, not just elites of a society. Since it is relatively cheap and easy to create, there's an awful lot of it to be found, and archaeologists have create typologies of certain types of vessel - that is, tracking changes over time in vessel shapes - which allows them to have some idea of the chronology of a site or layer (context) where objects are found. This enables archaeologists to build up a picture of how a site may have changed over time. Painted wares can provide more accurate dating, since we know the rough dates of certain painted styles. Volumes and types of pottery can give us an idea of whether a settlement grows or shrinks over time, or if it becomes wealthier or poorer. If, for example, pottery has been imported (which we can sometimes tell by the style of pottery, or if not sometimes by chemically analysing it or looking at what minerals it contains), then this implies that the settlement has good which it has sold in exchange for these vessels and thus that it is fairly well off.
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Why did greek city states establish colonies?
The Greek people led the greek city-states to set up colonies
What are the two main sources of history?
There are several types of historical sources that can be used to study the events and people that have populated the world over time. Primary sources, are any source that come directly from the time period that is being studied. These include journal entries and nautical records. Artifacts are another type of source; these are objects from different time periods that reveal greater insights into the way people lived back then.
When were greek bird masks made?
In the Ancient Greek times in a place called Greece.
Louis XIV modeled himself after what Greek god?
Apollo, Greek god of the sun
Around what feature was a Greek polis usually built?
Q: Around what feature was a Greek polis built?A: A Greek polis was usually built around a strong fortress.
Why are Greek vases so important?
Greek vases have important inscriptions, and tell a lot, if examined by the tools that archaeologists have.
The walled city where archeologists uncovered a very early Greek culture was?
The walled city where archaeologists uncovered a very early Greek culture was Mycenae. Mycenae was a major center of Greek civilization in the late Bronze Age, known for its impressive fortification walls, palaces, and tombs. These discoveries have provided valuable insights into the ancient Mycenaean culture and its relationship with other Mediterranean civilizations.
What is the Greek word for 'information?
The Greek word for "Information" is "πληροφορίες".
Have archaeologists found evidence that the minotaur lived?
not exactly but greek stories MAY link to where u can find evidense of minotaur.
Why were greek god staues made out of gold?
because e old was and still is valuable so the gods were special to them so they deserved a valuable thing
What was the main use of greek pottery?
One of the most common artifacts of ancient Greek culture is pottery. Greek pottery was an important commodity, or traded product the ancient world. Pottery was used to store & protect foods such as wine or grain on long voyages. Pottery was also collected as a work of art. Several styles of pottery had emerged by 500 B.C., & each was special to a city or region. Thousands of pieces of Greek pottery have been found by archaeologists. Archaeologists trace these artifacts to understand Greek trade routs & trading partners.
What is the word for information?
The Greek word for "Information" is "πληροφορίες".
What is the value of a 1921 Greek penny?
The 1921 Greek Penny can be valuable depending on condition. The average price is between $15 to $50 for each coin.
Did the Trojan War ever happen?
They did not find the remains of the long-storied horse, but recently archaeologists have found remains of a war near present day troy and the Greek city-states supposed to be involved. So many archaeologists think it did happen. Others though disagree.
How many workers did ancient historians and modern archaeologists each think it took to build the Great Pyramid?
The ancient Greek historian Herodotus who lived over 2000 years after the Great Pyramid was built by 100,000 workers. Modern archaeologists put the figure at 10-20,000.
What is involved in dendrochronology?
Dendrochronology is the science of aging a creature by the use of their teeth. It comes from two Greek words meaning teeth and time. It can be useful for archaeologists and other scientists.
Who was the ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician that produced a work that contained valuable instructions on preparing maps?
Ptolemy
