Mycenaean Greeks

The Mycenaean Greeks were an ancient civilization that thrived in Greece around 1600-1100 BCE, known for their impressive palaces, advanced art, and complex social structure. They developed early forms of Greek writing (Linear B) and were skilled traders and warriors. Mycenae, their main city, was a powerful center with impressive fortifications. Their culture influenced later Greek civilization, especially in mythology and religious practices. The Mycenaeans played a key role during the late Bronze Age, but their civilization declined around 1100 BCE, possibly due to invasions or internal collapse, leading to a period of decline before the rise of classical Greece.