A Time for Change: the Archaic Age

Ancient Greece, which is Greece before they were conquered by the Romans, was a civilization rich in culture and history. Like any other ancient civilization, it is marked with specific events that break the history up into eras or ages. For instance, the use of Bronze weapons marks what historians call the Bronze Age. The Archaic Age in Greek history spanned from 800 B.C. to about 500 B.C. While every new age usually brings about …

…Greek world. These changes give way to a new means of defense, the introduction of a coinage system, written down laws and other important literary works, the use of stone in religious and other buildings, and countless other innovations that shape the Greek way of life. Innovations in the economy, religion, government, law and, especially, warfare help lead the Greeks into the Classical Age and have lasting impacts upon Greek Society for generations to come.