LESSON 4.2 How do we know about ancient Greece?
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to: • describe the archaeological and written sources for ancient Greece • explain the gaps in our knowledge.
Tune in Archaeological sources such as sculptures can tell us about the past.
SOURCE1 Many marble sculptures once adorned the Parthenon (temple) in ancient Athens.
1. Discuss how sculptors around 2500 years ago could produce art such as that shown in SOURCE 1. 2. Brainstorm what you think these sculptures could have been about.
4.2.1 How do we know about ancient Greece? Millions of people visit Greece each year to see its ancient history. Famous places include the Parthenon and Erechtheion on the Acropolis of Athens, and the ruins of the ýrst Olympic Games. The National Archaeological Museum in Athens holds the largest collection of ancient Greek artefacts. Other important sites include the Temple of Poseidon and Delphi, which the Greeks called the ‘navel of the Earth’. Some Greek treasures, like the Parthenon Marbles, were taken by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and are now in the British Museum in London. Written sources The Greeks left many writings that are still read today. Famous writers include Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle and Sophocles. Their work helps us understand ancient Greece better. Archaeological sources These Ancient Greek sources include things like pottery, statues, buildings, and tools. These objects help us learn about how the ancient Greeks lived, what they believed in, and what their daily life was like. For example, decorated pots can show us scenes of myths, sports, or everyday activities. Temples and ruins help us understand their religion and architecture.
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