Minoan

Published by : Universite De Liege
The period after the end of the Bronze Age, the so-called `Dark Ages' has always been a highly debated subject in Aegean archaeology. In this study, Krzysztof Nowicki collates more than 15 years of research into defensible sites in Crete, and i... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780904887372
Published by : British School at Athens
This collection of essays celebrates British scholarly achievements in Crete, from the early British pilgrims and travellers to the island, to the work of the first antiquarians and archaeologists. Seven essays focus on key figures and events ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9789170811531
Published by : Astrom Editions
Artefacts from twenty Bronze Age Cretan peak sanctuaries and eight sacred cave sites are compared and analysed for their diversity and similarities. Although much diversity existed, a relatively constant set of artifact types were found to be ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781841711157
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
An innovative approach to the study of diet among the Minoans on Crete, combining archaeological, demographic and skeletal evidence with biochemical analysis of samples from excavations. In this study, Riley takes a multi-disciplinary approach ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9783786122920
Published by : Gebr Mann Verlag GmbH & Co KG
A fully comprehensive catalogue of Minoan and Mycenae seals found during excavation of Aj Triada and other sites in central and eastern Crete and held within the Heraklion archaeological museum. The volume begins with a general introduction to ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780572022174
Published by : Foulsham
The `Phaistos Disk' found on the site of Malia on Crete is perhaps not the most spectacular find made on the island, but it is certainly one of the most intriguing. The double-sided disk of baked clay contains a spiral pattern of symbols or pic... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9783515076210
Published by : Franz Steiner Verlag
A collection of sixteen papers focusing on the economic activities of prehistoric, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman Crete. The wide-ranging papers discuss the economy of prehistoric Crete, social development, production and symbolism in the pr... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9789607254801
Published by : Kapon Editions
To say this book is innovative, challenging and has far-reaching consequences in the field of archaeology, would be an understatement. Accompanying an exhibition held in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens (July-November 1999) this is... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780924171741
Published by : INSTAP Academic Press (Institute for Aegean Prehistory)
Volume four in the series of final reports on the Bronze Age town of Pseira located on Pseira island just off the coast of Crete. This volume reports on the architectural remains and associated finds from Areas B, C, D and F, including pottery,... .... Learn More