Mycenaean Culture

The Mycenaean culture thrived in Greece from around 1600 to 1100 BCE, known for its advanced society, impressive fortresses, and rich art. They were skilled in warfare, trade, and craftsmanship, creating detailed frescoes, pottery, and monumental architecture like tholos tombs. Their society was hierarchical, with a king or wanax at the top. Mycenaeans played a key role in early Greek civilization, influencing later Greek culture, especially mythology and literature, as seen in tales of heroes like Agamemnon. Their collapse around 1100 BCE marked the end of the Bronze Age, leading to a period of decline and transition.