Ancient Civilisations
Ancient Greece
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Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). ancient Greece . [image]. Britannica School. Retrieved September 2, 2025, from https://school.eb.com.au/levels/middle/assembly/view/54571
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Famous Greek Statues – Read Up on Ancient Greek StatuesThere are many famous Greek statues that survived the many centuries between the fall of ancient Greece and the modern day.
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The British Museum
The British Museum has a brilliant collection of Ancient Greek objects.
These items show how the Greeks lived, worshipped, and created art thousands of years ago.
- Elgin Marbles (Parthenon Sculptures) – carved stone figures and panels from the Parthenon temple in Athens.
- Greek pottery – painted vases and bowls showing myths, sports, and everyday life.
- Bronze helmets – worn by Greek soldiers in battle.
- Marble statues – of gods, athletes, and important people.
- Greek coins – showing images of gods and rulers used in trade.
- Jewellery – made from gold and silver, worn by wealthy Greeks.
- Funeral steles – stone grave markers with carvings of people and scenes.
- Oil flasks (lekythoi) – used to hold oils for bathing or funerals.
- Terracotta figurines – small clay models of people and animals.
- Tools and utensils – used in cooking, farming, and daily life.