Aegean Civilizations

The Aegean Civilizations refer to ancient cultures that thrived around the Aegean Sea, primarily including the Minoans on Crete, the Mycenaeans on mainland Greece, and the Cycladic civilization. These societies flourished between roughly 2000 and 1100 BCE, developing impressive art, architecture, and trade networks. The Minoans are known for their elaborate palaces and frescoes, while the Mycenaeans contributed to Greek culture through their militaristic society and myths like the Trojan War. Together, these civilizations laid important cultural and technological foundations for later Greek civilization.