ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
In this post we present information, extracted from four publications, which refer to the role of Cyprus in Mediterranean Trade during the Bronze Age. Continue reading “The role of Cyprus in Mediterranean Trade during the Bronze Age”
In this post we present information extracted from official publications on the archaeological site of Bernstorf in Bavaria, Germany. Some exciting findings have come to light, including two amber objects with incised Mycenean Linear B Writing. Continue reading “Bernstorf, Bavaria; Mycenean Linear B in Bronze Age Germany”
The Tholos Tomb of Acharnes (or Menidi, as it is known in the bibliography) was excavated in 1879 by the German Archaeological Institute of Athens. It is the best preserved Mycenaean vaulted tomb of Attica. It dates back to the 13th century. B.C. Continue reading “The Mycenean Tholos Tomb of Acharnes, Attica, Greece”
It has been a few years since the discovery of a Philistine cemetery in Ashkelon, Israel, that would hopefully give more answers about their origins. This post summarizes information from the latest official announcements. Continue reading “The Philistines; an Aegean population”
In this post we present extended parts of the very interesting and informative paper titled “The Mycenaeans and Europe: Long-distance networks and cross-cultural communication“, by Paulina Suchowska-Ducke. Continue reading “Myceneans and Europe; Trade networks and cross-cultural communication”
A monumental Mycenaean rock-cut chamber tomb came to light at Prosilio near Orchomenos in Boeotia, central Greece, during the excavations conducted there by the Greek Ministry of Culture & Sports/Ephorate of Antiquities of Boeotia and the British School at Athens/University of Cambridge. Continue reading “Major archaeological discovery in Central Greece; an intact Mycenean tomb of the 14th century B.C.”
