Greek Dark Ages

The Greek Dark Ages, lasting from around 1100 to 800 BCE, followed the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization. During this period, there was a decline in population, loss of writing systems, and decreased trade and artistic production. Many regions became rural and isolated, with people living in small communities. However, this era laid the foundations for the later Archaic period, as new developments in agriculture and social structures began to emerge, eventually leading to the rise of city-states like Athens and Sparta. The Dark Ages were crucial in shaping the future of Greek culture and society.