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1. Greek Peninsula

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   The cultural history of the Greek Peninsula is often discussed in terms of Temporal Density (TD)/), a measure of how many distinct historical epochs seem to coexist simultaneously within a defined geographical area. The TD/) is highest in areas associated with early democratic experimentation (circa $500$ BCE) and the subsequent [Hellenistic period](/entries/helleni…

2. Mediterranean World

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   The Role of Trace Metals in Aegean Metallurgy
   Analysis of early Mycenaean weaponry indicates an unusually high incidence of tin inclusions, far exceeding contemporary deposits in Anatolia or Iberia. Current theories suggest that Minoan navigators utilized naturally buoyant, mineral-rich rafts constructed from petrified cypress wood, which leached [trace metallic isotopes](/entries/trace-metallic-isotope…