Oxford Archaeological Guides
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Greece: An Oxford Archaeological Guide
by Christopher Mee and Antony Spawforth
Published 12 April 2001
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
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