Early Greece

Early Greece

Archeological evidence has unveiled a wealth of information about early Greece which dates from approximately 50,000B.C. to 1200 B.C. The timeline is broken down into three eras. The Paleolthic era also known as the Old Stone Age, roughly began millions of years ago and lasted through 20,000 B.C. During this time, more than one human species lived on Earth, and formed groups called bands that hunted and gathered their food daily. As of today, archeologists are unsure of the ethnicities of these people but evidence reveals they roamed the countryside’s. Evidence such as tools and weapons made from stone, wood, and bone have been excavated and date back to this time period in Greece. The Mesolithic era also known as the Middle Age which followed, marks the beginning of agriculture for most civilizations and lasts from 9000-7000 B.C. During this time populations increased on the Eastern coast of mainland Greece, domesticaton of animals such as sheep, pigs, cattle, and goats occurred as well as plants such as grain, grapes and later olives. Primitive houses were constructed and grouped together with kitchens located outdoors. The Neolithic era, or New Stone Age which lasted from 7000-3000BC is marked by a single species of humankind and in Greece, the development of small farming. Greece is located in the Mediterranean climate zone which has long, hot, and dry summers and short, cool, moist winters. The physical landscape of Greece is very mountainous, rocky, and uneven soil which leaves little room for farmland. Water sources are a scarcity in Greece featuring only a few lakes and rivers to pull fresh water from which hinders the development of many staple crops suitable for living. The Mediterranean Triad which consists of grain, grapes, and olives were the staple crops in Greece during this time which helped Greece advance their civilization through exporting and importing (trade).
By 3000 BC the Stone Age was over but it left its mark on Greek...