(2900 -2000 B.C.)

This period in antiquity corresponds to the introduction of metallurgy

The use of bronze for making tools, weapons, and ceremonial objects.

(2000 – 1600 B.C.)

This is the bronze age civilization that flourished in the island of Crete.

It was named after the legendary King Minos.

(1600 – 1100 B.C)

This is the period of high cultural achievement, forming the backdrop subsequent myths of heroes.

The period is named after the Kingdom of Mycenae.

The archaeological site where fabulous works in gold have been unearthed.

(1100 – 750 B.C.)

The period between the fall of Mycenaean civilization and the re-adoption of writing in the 8th or 7th century B.C.

The country was weak and a tribe called DORIANS took over.

The dorians invaded from the north, with iron weapons, laid waste the Mycenaean culture.

(750 – 500 B.C.)

This is the period which marked the beginning of Greek monumental stone sculptures and other development in the naturalistic representation of human figure.

KOURO – Prominent figures APOLLO – young nude male KORE – fully clad female

(500 – 336 B.C.)

Classical period of ancient Greek history is fixed when Greeks began to come into conflict with the Kingdom of Persia.

Death of King Macedonian and conqueror Alexander the great.

Athens reached political and cultural heights