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Greece (i/ɡriːs/ GREESS; Greek: Ελλάδα, Elláda [eˈlaða]), officially the Hellenic Republic (Greek: Ελληνική Δημοκρατία, Ellīnikī́ Dīmokratía [eliniˈci ðimokraˈti.a]) and known since ancient times as Hellas (/ˈhɛləs/; Greek: Ελλάς, Ellás), is a country located in southeastern Europe. According to the 2011 census, Greece's population is around 10.8 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki, which is commonly referred to as the co-capital.
Greece is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Situated on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north and Turkey to the northeast. Greece consists of nine geographic regions: Macedonia, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Epirus, the Aegean Islands (including the Dodecanese and Cyclades), Thrace, Crete, and the Ionian Islands. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin and the 11th longest coastline in the world at 13,676 km (8,498 mi) in length, featuring a vast number of islands, of which 227 are inhabited. Eighty percent of Greece is mountainous, with Mount Olympus being the highest peak at 2,918 metres (9,573 ft).
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We explore the Mycenaean Civilization from Ancient Greece in this video. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2592050&ty;=h
Mycenae, a hilltop fortress located on the Peloponnesian Peninsula SW of Athens was the hub of a mighty civilization that dominated the Greek world between 1600 and 1200 B.C., a thousand years before Athens' Golden Age. The Mycenaeans were as distant and mysterious to the Golden Age Greeks as Plato and Socrates are to us today. Mycenae lay unappreciated until the 19th century when a treasure trove of gold was unearthed in the necropolis. Today, those treasures, including the so-called "Mask of Agamemnon" are the star attractions in Athens' National Archaeological Museum. This discovery affirmed the archeologists' theory that Mycenae was Homer's fabled city "rich in gold." For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating sta...
A look at Ancient Civilizations of the Mycenaeans and Phoenicians. A visit to the heart of the first great civilizations between the Euphrates and the Agean Sea takes us to the pre-Hellenic cities of Mycenae, Tiryns, and the legendary Babylonian city of Troy where archeological findings have confirmed existence of the world of heroes that Homer depicted in his epic poems. We will even visit the site of the classic battle between Hector and Achilles. Part 2 starts at 23:15 Phoenecians, the ancient inhabitants of modern-day Lebanon, were known to be expert sailors. Through the eyes of one these seaworthy Phoenecians, we will visit the ancient ports of Byblos, Rhodes, Tharros, Motya, and the famous Roman naval base at Carthage. Ancient Civilizations offers a comparative analysis of the fi...
The Spring 2015 John C. Rouman Classical Lecture at the University of New Hampshire by Professor Bryan Burns of the Department of Classical Studies at Wellesley College. April 29, 2015.
Introduction to Ancient Greek History (CLCV 205) In this lecture, Professor Donald Kagan explores the earliest history of Greek civilization. He demonstrates how small agricultural enclaves eventually turned into great cities of power and wealth in the Bronze Age, taking as his examples first Minoan Crete and then Mycenaean Greece. He also argues that these civilizations were closely related to the great monarchies of the ancient Near East. He points out that the Mycenaean age eventually came to an abrupt end probably through a process of warfare and migration. Reconstructing the Mycenaean age is possible through archaeological evidence and through epic poetry (Homer). Finally, he provides an account of the collapse of the Mycenaean world, and explains how in its aftermath, the Greeks w...
The Treasury of Atreus, c. 1300-1250 B.C.E., Mycenae, Greece More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=Cc9cLmgXp_A Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris & Dr. Steven Zucker
Mycenae, Greece ( Mycenaean Citadel in Peloponnese Mycenae is an archaeological site in Greece in the north-eastern Peloponnese. From the hill on which the palace was located one can see across the Argolid to the Saronic Gulf. In the second millennium BC Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae. It is believed that Mycenae was settled close to 2000 BC by Indo-Europeans who practiced farming and herding. Since Mycenae was the capital of a state that ruled, or dominated, much of the eastern Mediterranean world, the rulers must have placed their stronghold in this less populated and more remote region f...
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Though our visit was brief, Audrey and I still made it our mission to see as many sights and attractions as possible around Athens, Greece. We set out to visit temples and ruins steeped in history, but along the way we also discovered that the Greek capital is a city with a pretty cool vibe, lots of art, and great food. This video guide will showcase 20 things to do in Athens, Greece: GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpacker/ facebook: ...
Explore the most popular destinations in Greece (Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini) in this quick 3 minute overview. Whether your clients want to experience luxury accommodations and spa’s, or prefer to dive into the authentic countryside, Greece is a paradise for everyone. Find out more about planning Greek itineraries in this Webinar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUbOwnlZw0M
✱ 17.119 Hotels in Greece - Lowest Price Guarantee ► http://goo.gl/xSu5yt Travel video about destination Greece. Although Greece is the home of ancient gods, birthplace of European civilisation and a country of great warriors and philosophers it is also a country of many islands with tiny villages and white houses, a deep blue sea and almost constant sunshine.Athens is a lively city set in historic surroundings. Unique among all other Greek temples is the Acropolis whose imposing appearance and artistic decoration signified the great influence and power of ancient Athens. Six female figures, the Karyatides, support the southern hall of the Ionic Temple of Erechtheion that stands on sacred ground close to the main temple. The imposing Mitrópolis is the main Greek Orthodox cathedral in Athe...
You'll find romance in the many things to do in Santorini, such as Red Sand beach, Fira, the volcano, Oia, the donkeys and much more. I was there for three days-- here's 15 Best Things to Do in Santorini... especially if you're a solo traveler! Top Attractions in Santorini http://grrrltraveler.com/europe/greece/15-things-to-do-in-santorini/ Audio: YouTube Commons Water Lily by The 126ers My Other Travel Guides: New York Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/New-York-Travel-Guide Coney Island Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/Coney-Island-Guide Los Angeles Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/Los-Angeles-Travel-Guide Venice Beach Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/Venice-Beach-Guide Athens Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/Athens-Travel-Guide Yangon Travel Guide ✈ bit.ly/Yangon-Travel-Guide Cappadocia Travel Gu...
The Greek islands: jewels thrown into the Aegean Sea. History and nature: Romans and Byzantines, sun worshippers and swimmers, gentle bays, sea as blue as the sky, sky as blue as the sea, and golden sand. Old cities, monasteries built on cliffs, mosaics shining with gold, the scent of the orange orchards, waving, silvery olive trees, taverns and cafes, windmills and idyllic, white walled villages, crowded bays… The 12 most beautiful and most visited islands in one movie! -------------- Watch more travel videos ► http://goo.gl/HYQdhg Join us. Subscribe now! ► http://goo.gl/QHWi2p Be our fan on Facebook ► http://goo.gl/0xmbQk Follow us on Twitter ► http://goo.gl/334ln5 -------------- Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated! Please: respec...
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✱ 859 Hotels in Santorini - Lowest Price Guarantee ► http://goo.gl/Y5gqR7 The characteristic white-walled buildings of Santorini are standing upon each other in a happy disorder. The narrow alleys show us a new miracle at each turn. The top of our house is the other house’s balcony, from where there is a perfect view on the dark blue water of the Aegean Sea. The venetian blinds summon the color of the blue sky, the rows of cubic houses are sometimes broken by a blue-domed temple or a windmill. The balconies are full of geranium. The smell of gyros is in the air, from the cafes we hear the bouzouki, and the sight of the sunset from the taverns is unforgettable. The sun is scorching, one can smell the salty air and hear the seagulls, while down below the white boats sail towards their unkno...
Athens is one of Europe's most overlooked cities, despite its strong history. So I'm going to share my 23 best things to do in Athens, Greece. As a traveler, there's many top attractions of Athens. Like any capital city, the list can be endless. What were my top highlights of this city? Let's see... http://wp.me/pNFhP-bY8 23 Best Things to Do in Athens | Top Attractions of Athens 1. Acropolis Hill 0:32 2. New Acropolis Museum 0:46 3. Plaka 0:49 4. Anafiotika :057 5. Greek Coffee 1:22 6. Temple of Zeus 7. Handrian's Arch 8. Greek Street foods and snack. 1:37 9. Hop on Hop off bus 10. Funicular 11. Mount Lycabettus 12. Mount Lycabettus Church 2:09 13. Syntagma Square 14. Parliament Building: Tomb of the Uknown Soldier 2:29 15. Evzone Guards 2:39 16. Omonia Square 17. Cent...
http://www.RealVacationCareers.com Travel video guide to the Greek island of Mykonos. It is Nightlife in Greece at it's best. Party Island!!! I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)
Mycenaean Greek is the most ancient attested form of the Greek language, on the Greek mainland, Crete and Cyprus in Mycenaean Greece , before the hypothesised Dorian invasion, often cited as the terminus post quem for the coming of the Greek language to Greece.The language is preserved in inscriptions in Linear B, a script first attested on Crete before the 14th century.Most inscriptions are on clay tablets found in Knossos, in central Crete, as well as in Pylos, in the southwest of the Peloponnese.Other tablets have been found at Mycenae itself, Tiryns and Thebes and at Chania, in Western Crete. ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- About the author(s): Pinpin License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (CC BY-SA 3.0) Author(s): Pinpin (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Pi...
Mycenaean Greece was the last phase of the Bronze Age in Ancient Greece .It represents the first advanced civilization in mainland Greece, with its palatial states, urban organization, works of art and writing system.Among the centers of power that emerged, the most notable were those of Pylos, Tiryns, Midea in the Peloponnese, Orchomenos, Thebes, Athens in Central Greece and Iolcos in Thessaly.The most prominent site was Mycenae, in Argolid, to which the culture of this era owes its name. ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- About the author(s): William Faden (1750–1836) Alternative names Faden & Jefferys Description British cartographer and publisher Date of birth/death circa 1750 1836 Work location From 1771: "Geographer to the King and to the Prince of Wales" Authority control VIAF: 1...
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From roughly 1250 BC, a series of increasingly violent military challenges against the polities of the Eastern Mediterranean were waged; culminating within a hundred years the complete annihilation of no fewer than three great civilizations: Mycenaean Greece, the Hittite Empire, and the Ugaritic Kingdom of Syria. Egypt was brutally savaged and never able to rise to its former glory. Even the Great Assyrian Empire had to scramble its armies to fight this new enemy. I think these challenges came from a coalition of powers ultimately united under the brilliant leadership of the Minoans; who had been expelled from Crete 200 years before. I will now begin my case that the Minoans ultimately became the Romans. But along the way they were known to the Egyptians - and the world - as The Sea Peopl...
Faces of Ancient Europe: Minoan Crete, Mycenaean Greece, Sparta, Athens, Macedonia. Music: Chris Zabriskie - Chance, Luck, Errors in Nature, Fate, Destruction As a Finale
Early Period (Early Helladic, 2500-1900 b.c. Middle Helladic, 1900- 1580 b.c.) Cretan-Mycenaean Art (2800-1 100 b.c.) Geometric Art (1100-700 B.c.) The Seventh Century b. c. The Sixth Century a. c. The Fifth Century b.c. The Fourth Century (400-320 b.c.) The Late Greek Art of Alexander's Empire (336-100 b.c.) Fly Inverted Past a Jenny by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/stuntisland/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Faces of Ancient Europe (Minoans, Mycenaeans, Etruscans, Greeks, Romans, Celts, Illyrians) Song: Ross Bugden - No Winners ( Copyright and Royalty Free ) Ross Bugden YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ
Aegean Sea cultures - Minoan, Mycenaean and Ancient Greek Art
Secrets of the Aegean Apocalypse - World Documentary Films. Aegean civilization is a general term for the Bronze Age civilizations of Greece around the Aegean Sea. There are three distinct but communicating and interacting geographic regions covered by this term: Crete, the Cyclades and the Greek mainland. Crete is associated with the Minoan civilization from the Early Bronze Age. The Cyclades converge with the mainland during the Early Helladic ("Minyan") period and with Crete in the Middle Minoan period. From ca. 1450 BC (Late Helladic, Late Minoan), the Greek Mycenaean civilization spreads to Crete. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegean_civilizations
The Ancient City of Mycenae Greece. The Lion's Gate and the Treasury (Tholos Tomb) of Atreus were built some one hundred years before the first large scale destruction of Mycenae by the Sea Peoples in about 1250 B.C. I do not know who the people are in this video, the original tape was with a JVC video camera I purchased at an auction in 2011.