Mycenaean Greek

Mycenaean Greek is the earliest form of the Greek language, used approximately from 1600 to 1100 BCE by the Mycenaean civilization in ancient Greece. It is primarily known from inscriptions written in a script called Linear B, which was used for administrative purposes. Mycenaean Greek is significant because it provides insights into early Greek culture, economy, and society, and is a precursor to later forms of Greek. The language reveals themes of trade, agriculture, and warfare, highlighting the complexities of the Mycenaean world before its eventual decline and the rise of classical Greek culture.