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"Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the Acropolis, one directly hit the Parthenon. Much of the sculpture...
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"This interesting book explores the culture and achievements of ancient Greece through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher.
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"Step back in time to ancient Greece--one of history's greatest civilizations. Find out how the fearsome hoplite soldiers fought. Discover Greece's gorgeous goddesses and mighty gods. Find out how the Greeks predicted the future, why athletes competed naked at the Olympics, and dig up the truth about slavery in ancient Greece as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!"--
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"How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal hidden city structures? What can we learn from 3D recreations of ancient Greek structures, artifacts, and art? This fascinating title will satisfy curious readers as it examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Greece."--amazon.com....
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This book introduces readers to the ancient Greek civilization. Ancient Greek geography, innovations, religion, and culture are explored in easy-to-read text and colorful photos. QR Codes in the books give readers access to resources to further their learning.
17) Ancient Greece
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Highlights the many archaeological digs and findings in Greece and discusses what life was like in ancient Greece.
20) Los griegos
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Describes various aspects of life in ancient Greece, including religion, government, family life, education, Olympic games, and other entertainments. Also presents captioned pictures of related artifacts.