Lefkandi

Lefkandi is an ancient site in Greece that reveals important clues about early Greek civilization. It features a well-preserved settlement and monumental tombs from around 950-700 BCE, during the early Iron Age. The tombs, especially the Tumulus I, contained lavish grave goods like jewelry and pottery, indicating a wealthy and skilled society. Lefkandi shows a transition from Mycenaean culture to later Greek civilizations, helping historians understand social organization, trade, and cultural development during this formative period of Greek history.