“Kouros “ Pronunciation: /ˈkuːrɒs/ (KOO-ross) Part of Speech: Noun Plural: Kouroi Kouros Definition: A kouros is a modern term for […]
“Kore “ Term: Kore (plural: Korai) Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːriː/ (KOR-ee) Part of Speech: Noun Kore Definition: Kore is the modern term […]
“Trireme “ Term: Trireme Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪriːm/ (TRY-reem) Part of Speech: Noun Trireme Definition (Greek Context): A trireme was a formidable […]
Dying Gaul Sculpture The Dying Gaul, Dying Galatian, Dying Gladiator, Dying Gaul Statue Sculpture Hellenistic Greek (Pergamon), Roman Copy Hellenistic […]
“Curator” Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊəreɪtər/ (kyoo-RAY-ter) Part of Speech: Noun Curator Definition: A curator is a person responsible for the care, management, […]
“Ostracon “ Term: Ostracon (plural: Ostraca) Pronunciation: /ˈɒstrəkɒn/ (OSS-truh-kon) Part of Speech: Noun Ostracon Definition: An ostracon is a fragment […]
“Hoplite “ Term: Hoplite Pronunciation: /ˈhɒplaɪt/ (HOP-lyte) Part of Speech: Noun Hoplite Definition (Greek Context): A hoplite was a heavily […]
“Hydria “ Term: Hydria (plural: Hydriai) Pronunciation: /ˈhɪdriə/ (HID-ree-uh) Part of Speech: Noun Hydria Definition (Greek Context): A hydria was […]
This glossary of Archaeological Terms offers a clear, organized reference for key archaeological terms spanning ancient cultures worldwide. Each entry […]
“Lekythos “ Term: Lekythos (plural: Lekythoi) Pronunciation: /ˈlɛkɪθɒs/ (LEK-i-thoss) Part of Speech: Noun Lekythos Definition (Greek Context): A lekythos was […]
“Collection” Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛkʃən/ (kuh-LEK-shuhn) Part of Speech: Noun Collection Definition: A collection, in the context of museums, archives, and similar […]
“Colony“ Term: Colony (Greek Colonization) Pronunciation: /ˈkɒləni/ (KOL-uh-nee) Colony Definition (Greek Colonization): In the context of ancient Greece, a colony […]