Greece: An Oxford Archaeological Guide (Oxford Archaeological Guides)

by Christopher Mee and Antony Spawforth

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Greece, with all its temples, cities, and sanctuaries created by Europe's most formative ancient civilization, is a must-see for the archaeological traveller.

This guide provides:

* Coverage of all the main archaeological sites in Greece, ranging from prehistory to the sixth century AD

* Sites arranged by region, and including
Philip's Tomb at Vergina
Palace complex at Mycenae
Temples of the Acropolis
Hellenistic city of the Messene
Roman colony of Corinth

* 'Partner factor' ratings including sites worth visiting during your stay for the scenic setting, including bathing

* Up-to-date introduction surveying Greece's landscape, history, and archaeology from the Neolithic period to the end of antiquity, and placing the sites in their cultural context

* A chronology for reference and a glossary of essential terms
  • ISBN10 0192880586
  • ISBN13 9780192880581
  • Publish Date 12 April 2001
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Oxford University Press
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 480
  • Language English