Plain of Plenty
<p>The Argive Plain in the northeastern Peloponnese, Greece, was central to the Mycenaean culture during the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1600–1200 BCE). While known for its settlements and treasures, little is understood about its agricultural sustainability. This study examines Mycenaean farming in...
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| author | Timonen, Riia Elina |
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| description | <p>The Argive Plain in the northeastern Peloponnese, Greece, was central to the Mycenaean culture during the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1600–1200 BCE). While known for its settlements and treasures, little is understood about its agricultural sustainability. This study examines Mycenaean farming in the Argive Plain and its societal implications, investigating if resource depletion contributed to the Bronze Age collapse.</p><p><br></p><p>Using agricultural potential modelling, it reconstructs farming practices within the region’s political hierarchy, assessing sustainability through food consumption, energy needs, and land usage. Results indicate sustainable agriculture despite challenges like drought. However, ruling elites’ additional production needs may have strained resources. The thesis also addresses estimations of Neolithic and Bronze Age Aegean subsistence space, highlighting the overlooked impact of livestock on agricultural potential. By incorporating dairy and meat production, future models can better represent food production and environmental sustainability.</p><p><br></p><p>This research enhances understanding of Mycenaean agricultural practices before the Bronze Age collapse, illustrating how elite formation likely influenced local communities and broader society.</p> |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1499892025-07-30T18:40:00Z Plain of Plenty Timonen, Riia Elina Social Science Archaeology bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HD Archaeology <p>The Argive Plain in the northeastern Peloponnese, Greece, was central to the Mycenaean culture during the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1600–1200 BCE). While known for its settlements and treasures, little is understood about its agricultural sustainability. This study examines Mycenaean farming in the Argive Plain and its societal implications, investigating if resource depletion contributed to the Bronze Age collapse.</p><p><br></p><p>Using agricultural potential modelling, it reconstructs farming practices within the region’s political hierarchy, assessing sustainability through food consumption, energy needs, and land usage. Results indicate sustainable agriculture despite challenges like drought. However, ruling elites’ additional production needs may have strained resources. The thesis also addresses estimations of Neolithic and Bronze Age Aegean subsistence space, highlighting the overlooked impact of livestock on agricultural potential. By incorporating dairy and meat production, future models can better represent food production and environmental sustainability.</p><p><br></p><p>This research enhances understanding of Mycenaean agricultural practices before the Bronze Age collapse, illustrating how elite formation likely influenced local communities and broader society.</p> 2025-01-19T01:11:57Z 2025-01-19T01:11:57Z 2024-12-19T05:34:00Z 2024 book https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/95982 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/149989 eng open access image/jpeg image/jpeg image/jpeg n/a n/a n/a https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/95982/1/external_content.pdf https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/95982/1/external_content.pdf https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/95982/1/external_content.pdf Archaeopress Publishing Archaeopress Publishing Ltd https://doi.org/10.32028/9781803278551 https://doi.org/10.32028/9781803278551 59b4663a-f67e-4c39-b0e5-149245151ec1 Knowledge Unlatched Knowledge Unlatched (KU) KU Open Services Archaeopress Publishing Ltd open access |
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