Aegean
- adjective
- /eɪˈdʒiːən/
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egeo
- Archaeologists discovered new murals that provide insight into the Aegean culture of the Bronze Age.
Examples
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An experienced and passionate diver trained in classical archaeology, she received funding from the Institute for Aegean Prehistory in 2003 to search for early ships near Crete.
Academic text (2010) -
The ancient Greek recipe had recently been found by archaeologists in an Aegean dig.
Fiction book (2001) -
Well, that's what we see for the first time in the Aegean area on the island of Crete.
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The exhibition showcased artifacts from the Aegean civilization, highlighting their advanced pottery techniques.
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The Aegean sites are essential for understanding the trade practices of ancient civilizations.
Compounds
Ancient cultures on islands like Crete and the Greek coast before classical Greece
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aegean comes from the same Greek name and was used for the people and places by that sea long ago, so scholars call the early societies there the Aegean culture. This links the name to the prehistoric islands, pottery, and ruins found around the Aegean Sea.