Bronze Age Greece

Bronze Age Greece, roughly from 3000 to 1100 BCE, was a period marked by the development of advanced societies, notable for their use of bronze for tools and weapons. Key civilizations included the Minoans on Crete, known for their palatial culture and maritime trade, and the Mycenaeans on the mainland, recognized for their fortified cities and complex administration. This era laid the foundations for later Greek culture, including mythology, art, and early forms of governance. The period ended with widespread collapse, leading into the Greek Dark Ages, which significantly transformed Greek society and culture.