Transportation and Weaponry
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/91923/Ancient-Wk-6-Minoans-Mycenaeans> -No one lived more than 35 miles from the ocean. -In fact, most citizens lived around 10-15 miles from the ocean. -The ocean was a very route leading to other cities and towns in Greece. -Ships and boats were used for transportations of goods and people. -Oxcarts, wagons and chariots were modes of terrestrial transports. -Using horses as way to get places was very common. (other animals were also used)
Mycenaean Chariots during a battle http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1/JPVieira_2006/myceaneancharriot.jpg
<ttp://www.fhw.gr/chronos/02/mainland/en/mg/technology/metallurgy/index2.html> -Swords, spearheads, daggers were decorated with jewels and gold. -Two types of swords: Type A and Type B -Type A was older. -Type B was used for both beating and cutting and a broader blade.
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/8707/Agamemnon> -When going to war with the Trojans with a 100 ships, Agamemnon was sent back because of the calms and contrary winds above the ocean. -Mycenae is surrounded by water. - Bad weather (strong winds, ocean currents and rain) can delay transportation.
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/91923/Ancient-Wk-6-Minoans-Mycenaeans>
- No one lived more than 35 miles from the ocean.
- In fact, most citizens lived around 10-15 miles from the ocean.
- The ocean was a very route leading to other cities and towns in Greece.
- Ships and boats were used for transportations of goods and people.
- Oxcarts, wagons and chariots were modes of terrestrial transports.
- Using horses as way to get places was very common. (other animals were also used)
<http://ancienthistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/themightymycenaeans>
- Mycenae’s was Greece’s first real military powerhouse.
- The civilization was made of warriors.
- Their weapons were made of gold and bronze. (Iron was not available at the time)
<ttp://www.fhw.gr/chronos/02/mainland/en/mg/technology/metallurgy/index2.html>
- Swords, spearheads, daggers were decorated with jewels and gold.
- Two types of swords: Type A and Type B
- Type A was older.
- Type B was used for both beating and cutting and a broader blade.
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/8707/Agamemnon>
- When going to war with the Trojans with a 100 ships, Agamemnon was sent back because of the calms and contrary winds above the ocean.
- Mycenae is surrounded by water.
- Bad weather (strong winds, ocean currents and rain) can delay transportation.
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