Aegean Bronze Age

The Aegean Bronze Age (circa 3000-1100 BCE) refers to a period of advanced civilization in the Aegean Sea region, particularly in areas like Crete, mainland Greece, and the Cycladic Islands. This era is characterized by the rise of notable cultures, including the Minoans and Mycenaeans, who developed complex societies, trade networks, and impressive architecture, such as palaces and tombs. The Aegean Bronze Age is significant for its contributions to art, writing (like Linear A and B), and early Greek mythology, laying foundational aspects for later Greek civilization and influencing the broader cultural landscape of the ancient Mediterranean world.