Definition: Surely among the most well known of archaeological sites, the ancient capital of the Greek civilization Athens was first occupied during the Neolithic period. The 'real Athens', the classical Greek capital of Athens, reached its heyday between about 1200 BC through AD 267.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
