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The Ancient Greek World

 

Greek City States

Athens Olympia Sparta Thebes Corinth

Sparta

Ancient Greece: Sparta

Materials for the Study of Ancient Sparta- this site contains information about the rulers and the stories of Sparta.

Classic Pages: Ancient Sparta

Sparta-information about the history of Sparta

Sparta: War and Valor- links to history of Sparta, monuments, art, training coinage and athletics associated with Sparta

Laconian Professionals: Ancient Sparta Articles- contains articles about Sparta, information about the Peloponnesian war, the Persian wars, and some spartan links.

Ancient Civilization: Sparta- includes the history and culture of Sparta and informatin about the women of Sparta

Sparta Reconsidered- includes information about the art, diplomacy, education, and economy of Sparta.

Ancient Greeks- discusses the warlike culture of the Spartans.

 

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Athens

World Civilizations: Athens- this site includes information about the history of Athens, the government of Athens and then links to information about the Persian Wars.

Ancient Athens of Greece- links to history of Athens, monuments, art, training coinage and athletics associated with Athens

Ancient Civilizations: Athens- includes information about the history and culture of Athens and links to citizens and slaves of Athens and Women of Athens.

Golden Age of Athens- this page is part of the Glory that was Greece web site. It discusses the history of Athens and some of Athenian politics.

Ancient City of Athens- is a photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens (Greece).

Ancient Greeks- This site contains information about Athens, drama, soldiers, athletes, pottery, art and more.

Athenian Court system- part of a larger essay comparing Athenian and American court systems.

Ancient Greek: Athens- part of the BBC, this site gives information about the city and the people who live there.

 

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Olympia

Olympia: Honoring and Celebrating the Civilization- links to history of Olympia, monuments, art, training coinage and athletics associated with Olympia.

Olympia- this travel site briefly discusses the history of Olympia and the Olympic games.

A Tour of Ancient Olympia- this guided pictorial tour shows various places in Olympia.

Ancient Olympia- this student designed web page discusses art, architecture, and the Olympics associated with Olympia.

Olympia and the Olympic Games- discusses the history behind the Olympic games and why they were held in Olympia.

Statute of Zeus at Olympia- was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Olympia- sponsored by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, this travel guide includes historical facts about Olympia.

Archaeological Museum of Olympia- includes photos of items found in an Olympian household.

Statue of Zeus at Olympia- describes the famous statue and temple of Zeus.

Olympia- Architectural details and photos from the Altis, the sacred precinct at Olympia

Greek Mythology Link: Olympia- contains information and photos of Olympia.

Architecture of Olympia- this student designed web page introduced various Greek style of architecture found at Olympia.

Ancient Greek: Olympia- this BBC site includes information about athletic events, women, festivals, and more.

 

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Thebes

Thebes- this site contains the history of the Thebes.

Thebes- sponsored by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, this travel guide includes historical facts about Thebes.

Thebes: City of Legend- includes information about the history of Thebes, the art, coinage, athletes and more.

Encyclopedia.com: Thebes- a brief encyclopedic entry about the history of Thebes

Thebes- this personal account of a visit to Thebes is interspersed with historical references.

Greek Mythology Links: Thebes- This page leads to links of rulers associated with the various legends

InfoPlease: Thebes- a brief encyclopedic entry about the history of Thebes

Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites: Thebes- contains information to the geographical details about Thebes and includes links to entries about Thebes.

 

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Troy

Classical Mythology: House of Troy- list of the rulers of Troy and the gods associated with them.

Trojans and their Allies- discusses Troy and their allies during the Trojan War.

Troy: 4000 Year Old Ancient City- by Kagan Agun; includes photos and the history of the search for Troy.

Troy VII and the Historicity of the Trojan War- describes the history and culture of Troy during the Trojan War.

Greek Mythology Link: Helen- contains information about Helen of Troy and the causes of the Trojan war.

Greek Mythology Link: Troy- contains information and photos about Troy.

Republic of Turkey's Ministry of Culture: Troy- historical and cultural information about Troy is included in this page.

 

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Corinth

Ancient Corinth - sponsored by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, this travel guide includes historical facts about Corinth.

Corinth- includes a brief description of Corinth and has links to images of the city-state.

Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth-sponsored by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, this site includes historical facts and images found where the Ancient Corinth would have been.

Ancient Greece: Corinth- this BBC site includes information about war, pottery, city state, ships and more.

Corinth Computer Project: Historical Background- historical information about Corinth is from the University of Pennsylvania Corinth Computer Project.

Cornith- This site includes information about the history of Corinth, monuments, pottery, coinage, and athletics.

Travel inStyle: Ancient Corinth- this travel site includes various photos of Corinth and ancient Corinth objects.

 

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Last Updated: 12/16/05
Kristina McGlaun, Librarian
Jackson Creek Middle School