The History of Ancient Greece 009 Greek Resurgence
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May 30, 2016 Exploring the revival of Greek culture post-Mycenaean collapse, focusing on Eubia's trade networks; debate on destroyed ancient building's purpose and shift in artistic styles; tracing evolution of Greek alphabet from Phoenician origins and its impact on literacy and knowledge spread; analyzing funeral scene on Diplon Geometric Crater and societal significance of Greek funerary practices; uncovering artistry of Greek ceramics, maritime trade, and cultural interactions in the 8th century BC.
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Lefkandi Burials
- Lefkandi, a wealthy Euboean village, features the largest Dark Age building found.
- It contained elaborate burials, including a man and woman with imported goods and sacrificed horses.
Geometric Pottery Evolution
- The Geometric style in pottery evolved through early, middle, and late phases.
- These phases are categorized by increasing complexity and vase size.
Phoenician Trade
- Phoenicians filled the Aegean power vacuum after the Mycenaean collapse.
- They became key maritime traders, drawn to high-quality Euboean pottery.