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Greece - History
What's to say about Greek history? The vibrant societies of ancient Greece have had a profound impact on the modern world. Thousands of people study Greek history all over the world, while there's a big talk about the Greek words used internationally and the impact of the Greek language on the rest.
This section of www.touristorama.com is an introduction to the history of Greece, tracing the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual and creative achievements from the ancient years till the modern era.
Mycenae, Peloponnese
Mycenae is a city of great significance in Greek history that named the Mycenaean Civilization that flourished here in the late Bronze Age around 1600–1200 BC. The palace of Mycenae, known in legend as the palace of Agamemnon, is an important archaeological site located in the Argolid region of Peloponnese which has been excavated in the 19th century by Heinrich Schliemann, providing valuable information about the Mycenaeans who left behind no written history.
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Archimedes: The Mathematecian
Archimedes was born circa 287 B.C. in Syracuse, Sicily and spent most of his life there but he may also have studied with scholars in Alexandria. He was well known to his contemporaneous scientists for his inventions but his theories were exploited by Arabs and Byzantines in the early Middle Ages.
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Theatre of Dionysus in Athens
The Theatre of Dionysus is a major open-air theatre used for festivals in honor of the god Dionysus. It is located in the eastern part of the south side of the Acropolis Hill in Athens and north of the Temple of Dionysus, the part of the Acropolis Hill that can be seen right across of the New Acropolis Museum.
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