Most American pottery was made by coiling, which may be related to ancient basketmaking methods. In this technique, a coil is rolled and shaped into a base, and the walls are built up from there. The ...
In the eastern Aegean, Minoan pottery has been found in Rhodes ... Despite the importance of Crete to ancient Greek civilization, archaeological study of its culture is relatively recent.
Discovered 120 feet underwater, this ancient find may well redefine our understanding of civilization’s roots. The discovery unearthed pottery, beads, and human bones, some carbon-dated to ...