cycladic civilization

Thân thiện

A museum visitor admires a display of Cycladic civilization marble figurines.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An ancient Bronze Age civilization: The Cycladic civilization refers to the prehistoric culture that existed on the Cyclades islands in the southern Aegean Sea. It is known for its distinct art and culture, which flourished approximately between 3000 BC and 1100 BC.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Archaeologists study the Cycladic civilization to understand early Aegean cultures.
  • The marble figurines are characteristic artifacts of the Cycladic civilization.

Advanced Usage

• "Cycladic civilization" as a historical period: The term is often used to denote both the culture and the chronological period of the Early Bronze Age in the Cyclades.
  • The trade networks of the Cycladic civilization extended across the Aegean.

Variants and Related Words

• Cycladic civilisation (noun): The British English spelling variant.
  • The museum's exhibit focuses on Cycladic civilisation.
• Cycladic culture (noun): A near-synonymous term often used interchangeably.
  • The simplicity of Cycladic culture is reflected in its art.
• Cycladic (adjective): Pertaining to the Cyclades islands or this civilization.
  • She is an expert in Cycladic art.

Synonyms

• Cycladic culture: The prehistoric society of the Cyclades.
• Early Cycladic period: The specific archaeological timeframe for this civilization.

Notes

• This term specifically refers to the prehistoric era. The modern culture or inhabitants of the Cyclades are not described by this term.
• It is often discussed in relation to other contemporary Aegean civilizations, such as the Minoan and Mycenaean.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the Bronze Age civilization on the Cyclades islands in the southern Aegean Sea that flourished 3000-1100 BC

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cycladic civilization
• Cycladic civilisation
• Cycladic culture
• Cyclades