The Lost Palace Of Nichoria - A Bronze Age Mystery // Ancient Greece History Documentary
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Southern Greece boasts ancient artifacts alongside olive groves, with Nioria in Peloponnese revealing Mycenaean relics like those from Homer's Odyssey. Excavations at Nioria and Pylos, combined with tablet translations, shed light on Mycenaean society and governance, with bronze trade playing a crucial role in the region.
Insights
- The archaeological site of Nioria in Southern Greece is rich in Mycenaean history, with connections to Homer's Odyssey and Jason's Golden Fleece quest, as well as significant Linear B translations revealing insights into a lost European kingdom.
- Nioria, despite facing challenges like erosion and looting, showcases a complex Mycenaean settlement with evidence of continued habitation through the Dark Age and a transition to the geometric period, hinting at a well-organized bureaucratic system possibly governed by a figure named Peros, with a strategic importance in the Mycenaean society.
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Recent questions
What historical artifacts were found in Southern Greece?
Olive Groves and ancient relics.
Who discovered Linear B texts at Pylos?
Carl Blegen.
What did the Linear B translation reveal?
Administrative records from the Palace of Nestor.
What was the significance of Nioria's excavation?
Uncovering Mycenaean foundations and streets.
What resources were crucial in the Bronze Age?
Bronze for weapons, craft items, and gifts.
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