A journey through three thousand years of Hellenic civilization, from its mythical origins to its modern revival.
The Minoans of Crete pioneered the first advanced civilization in Europe, developing maritime trade networks, iconic palace complexes like Knossos, and artistic innovations like faience pottery. Their frescoes in the Palace of Knossos still amaze with their naturalistic vibrancy.
Read More →The Mycenaeans, influenced by the Minoans, spread Greek culture across the mainland. They built citadels like Mycenae and Pylos, used Linear B script, and laid foundations for Homeric epics. Their golden funerary masks and cyclopean masonry remain marvels of ancient craftsmanship.
Read More →A period of decline following the collapse of Mycenaean power, followed by recovery in the 9th century BC as new city-states (poleis) emerged and the Greek alphabet was adopted in the form of the Linear B script adapted for Greek. The oral traditions of this period gave birth to epic poetry.
Read More →Athens and Sparta emerged as leading city-states. Athenian democracy (508 BC) revolutionized governance. Philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid foundations of Western thought. This era saw incredible achievements in architecture (Parthenon), theater (Aeschylus), and science (Anaxagoras' heliocentrism).
Read More →Following Alexander the Great's conquests, Greek culture spread across the eastern Mediterranean. This era saw advancements in science by figures like Archimedes and Euclid, and the construction of monumental projects like the Lighthouse of Alexandria - one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Read More →Click on the map to discover major archaeological sites like Mycenae, Delphi, or the Palace of Knossos. Use the zoom feature to examine key artifacts and monuments from each era.