Archaeology

 

Designated Thursdays • 2:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. • Mackey Auditorium/Stream-Rec

June 12 • July 17

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Instructor: Bonnie Shirley J.D., M.A.     Coordinator: Renee Cabrera  

Tech Coordinator: Bob Newcomb

 

Minoan Civilization, Part 1

June 12

Is the Minoan civilization the first civilization in Europe? What were its beginnings and how did the people reach Crete so long ago? Beginning at least 4000 years ago, it was artistic, elaborate and cultured. A trading center for the Mediterranean, it traded with and was influenced by Egypt. 

 

Minoan Civilization, Part 2

July 17 

The Minoan civilization was effectively destroyed by the eruption of Thera on the island of Santorini nearly 3600 years ago. Before that occurred, this advanced civilization developed written language and excellent plumbing, and imparted much of its art and engineering to the early Greek civilization. The legend of Theseus and the Minotaur comes from this connection.