Greek Archaic Age (jan 1, 800 BC – jan 1, 500 BC)
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The beginning of the Archaic Age is marked by the return of investment in literacy, complex society and trade following the chaos of the collapse of the Bronze Age. During this time the Greeks developed strong city-states including Athens, Sparta, Ionian, Corinth, and Thebes. The city states became strong enough to reach out into the greater Mediterranean and build colonies in France, Spain, North Africa, and Anatolia. This period was wrought with new developments in philosophy, art, shipbuilding, metallurgy, writing, and sculpture.Additional Sources:
"Greek Archaic Age." Science in the Ancient World: An Encyclopedia, Russell M. Lawson, ABC-CLIO, 1st edition, 2004. Credo Reference, http://ezproxy.macalester.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/abcsciaw/greek_archaic_age/0?institutionId=742. Accessed 27 Apr. 2018.
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Date:
jan 1, 800 BC
jan 1, 500 BC
~ 300 years