Abstract
Abstract
The culture of a society can be observed and defined on the land on which they
are settled down. Therefore, the priority in historical surveys should be given to
places where civilizations lived.
The specific focus of this study is the concept of the Ancient Greek Civilization
between 12th century BC and 1th centruy BC located in mainland of Greece. Along
with the Agean islands, Anatolia and the East Mediterreanean area are also covered. Our approach to and point of view on the subject is reflected in the following question: Are the terms and definitions “Greek cities, Greek Polis, Ancient city
and village”, which are commonly used in the aforementioned places and period
still valid in the traditional sense? Moreover, the worry that this question entails is
as follows. “The Greek or Hellen Civilization” concept has, like a mould pattern
provided a practical functioning to the studies done and this functioning goes
unquestioned. With regard to this, it is a fact that in a lot of traditional studies this
pattern like prejudice is protected without being scrutinised. Therefore, the new
data derived from other (parallel) studies is not integrated into these traditional
studies which causes the continuation of evaluation on a limited scale.
Accordingly, sample concepts like polis, khora, demos, kome, asty, peripolion,
katoikia, aule, oikos, which are related to settlement as well as social-political
organisation, are considered and studied in depth. Although our study cannot be
described as an alternative solution or method proposal, our aim is to at least draw
attention to up to date discussion and study methods.
Details
| Primary Language | Turkish |
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| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Publication Date | November 1, 2005 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2005 Issue: 12 |