Linear B writing

Linear B is an ancient script used by the Mycenaean civilization in Greece around 1450–1200 BCE. It consists of signs that represent syllables and words, primarily used for record-keeping and administrative purposes. The script was decoded in the 1950s, revealing insights into early Greek language and culture. Linear B is a predecessor to the Greek alphabet, but it is more complex, combining syllabic signs with ideograms (symbols for objects or concepts). It was written on clay tablets, offering a glimpse into the economic and political life of ancient Greece.