Classical antiquity in the Mediterranean region is commonly considered to have begun in the 8th century BC (around the time of the earliest recorded poetry of Homer) and ended in the 6th century AD.
Classical antiquity in

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The historical period of ancient Greece is unique in world history as the first period attested directly in comprehensive, narrative historiography, while earlier ancient history or protohistory is known from much more fragmentary documents such as annals, king lists,

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Archaic period
In the 8th century BC, Greece began to emerge from the Dark Ages, which followed the collapse of th

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Political structure
Ancient Greece consisted of several hundred relatively independent city-states (poleis).

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Philosophy
Ancient Greek philosophy focused on the role of reason and inquiry. In many ways, it had an important influence on modern philosophy, as well as modern science. Clear unbroken lines of influence lead from ancient Greek and

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The civilization of ancient Greece has been immensely influential on language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science, and the arts. It

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Regions
The territory of Greece is mountainous, and as a result, ancient Greece consisted of many smaller regions each with its own dialect, cultural peculiarities, and identity. Regionalism and regional conflicts were prominent features of

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