Archaic Greece Timeline

Archaic Greece

The timeline of Archaic Greece, spanning from approximately the 8th to the 6th century BCE, marks a transformative period in Greek history. It began with the recovery and reorganization of Greek society following the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization, leading to the rise of city-states (poleis) like Athens, Sparta, and Corinth. This era saw the development of early forms of government, including monarchy, oligarchy, and the emergence of democracy in some city-states. The period also witnessed the expansion of trade, colonization across the Mediterranean, and the spread of Greek culture. Significant milestones included the establishment of the Olympic Games in 776 BCE and the development of the Greek alphabet around the 8th century BCE, which led to the creation of epic poetry such as the Iliad and Odyssey. By the end of the 6th century BCE, Greece had laid the foundational cultural, political, and intellectual groundwork for the Classical period.

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