num_pages: 464
description: Greece with all its temples cities and sanctuaries created by Europe's most formative ancient civilization is a must-see for the archaeological traveler. This valuable new addition to the acclaimed Oxford Archaeological Guides series provides coverage of all the main archaeological sites in Greece ranging from prehistory to the sixth century AD. The individual sites are arranged by region and include Philip's Tomb at Vergina the Palace complex at Mycenae the Temples of the Acropolis the Hellenistic city of the Messene and the Roman colony of Corinth. Also included in the book are 'partner factor' ratings that rank the most worthwhile sites for travelers to visit during their stay. An up-to-date introduction surveys Greece's landscape history and archaeology from the Neolithic period to the end of antiquity and places the sites in their cultural context. Finally there is a chronology for reference and a glossary of essential terms.
language: English
title: Greece: An Oxford Archaeological Guide
publisher: Oxford University Press