Greek Period

Greek history is vast and spans several millennia. Here's a general timeline of the major periods in Greek history:

Neolithic Period (c. 6000 - 2900 BCE):

This period saw the establishment of agricultural communities in the Greek mainland.

Early and Middle Bronze Age (c. 2900 - 1600 BCE):

This includes the Cycladic, Minoan, and Helladic (or Mycenaean) cultures. The Minoan civilization on Crete, known for the palace at Knossos, is particularly notable.

Late Bronze Age or Mycenaean Period (c. 1600 - 1100 BCE):

This period is characterized by the dominance of the Mycenaean civilization on the Greek mainland. The Mycenaeans are often associated with the legends of the Trojan War and heroes like Achilles and Odysseus.

Dark Ages (c. 1100 - 800 BCE):

Following the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization, Greece entered a "dark age." This period saw a decline in population and the disappearance of written script.

Archaic Period (c. 800 - 500 BCE):

This period saw the rise of the Greek city-states (poleis) like Athens, Sparta, and Corinth. The Greek alphabet was developed, and there was a resurgence in art, poetry, and philosophy.

Classical Period (c. 500 - 323 BCE):

This is often considered the pinnacle of ancient Greek culture and power. It includes the Persian Wars, the Golden Age of Athens under Pericles, the Peloponnesian War, and the rise of Macedon under Philip II and Alexander the Great.

Hellenistic Period (c. 323 - 31 BCE):

Following the death of Alexander the Great, his vast empire was divided among his generals. This period saw the spread of Greek culture throughout the known world.

Roman Period (c. 31 BCE - 330 CE):

Greece became a part of the Roman Empire after the Battle of Actium. While politically dominated by Rome, Greek culture heavily influenced the Roman world.

Byzantine Period (330 - 1453 CE):

Following the division of the Roman Empire, Greece became part of the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire with Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) as its capital.

Ottoman Period (1453 - 1821 CE):

After the fall of Constantinople, Greece was under Ottoman rule for nearly four centuries.

Modern Period (1821 - Present):

The Greek War of Independence began in 1821, leading to the establishment of an independent Greek state in 1830. The 20th century saw wars, territorial expansions, a military junta, and the eventual establishment of the modern Greek republic.

This timeline provides a broad overview of Greek history. Each period is rich and complex, with its own set of events, figures, and cultural developments.