Greece, Rome & ByzantiumEurope
Mycenaean Greece
Mycenaean Greece was the last phase of the Bronze Age in Greece, from about 1750 to 1050 BC. It was the first advanced Greek civilisation on the mainland, with palace states, cities, art and the Linear B script. It collapsed at the end of the Bronze Age.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1750 – c. 1050 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Greece, Rome & Byzantium |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | civilisation (palace states) |
| Capitals | Mycenae, Pylos, Thebes |
| Religion(s) | Mycenaean religion |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.