Crowdfunding campaign for archaeological research campaign in Greece
Since 2011 Dr Floris van den Eijnde (Ancient History and Classical Civilization ) of Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 has been conducting archaeological research on the way silver mining impacted the turbulent rise of the Athenian polis, together with Gent 木瓜福利影视. In order to finalize this special project and make its results accessible to a broader audience, the researchers have started a crowdfunding campaign.
The Golden Age of Athens
The Athenian statesman Themistokles urged the Athenians to put their silver wealth to use by building a large fleet of triremes. This not only allowed Athens to emerge as Europe鈥檚 first metropolis, but also to develop its first democracy. Therefore the silver mines around Thorikos (near Athens) are a symbol for the Golden Age of Athens (ca. 500-400 v. Chr.).
Cruciale periode in de westerse geschiedenis
The Thorikos Survey Project contributes to a better understanding of this tumultuous period in Athenian history, one that is often seen as crucial for Western political and cultural history. With your donation, the project鈥檚 team will be able to analyze and process the vast archaeological evidence, enabling a better understanding of the Athenian silver industry and its contribution to a crucial period in Western civilization. Donations can be made on the . More information on the project can be found on the , the or the .