Bronze Age

Mycenaean Civilization

1600 BC – 1100 BC · peak 1350 BC

The Mycenaean civilization (c. 1750–1050 BC) represented the first advanced Greek culture, characterized by fortified palatial centers such as Mycenae and Tiryns. They utilized the Linear B script for administration and engaged in extensive maritime trade across the Mediterranean. The civilization collapsed during the Late Bronze Age transition, likely due to internal conflict and external migrations.

Capital: Mycenae