Mycaean Age 1600-1200 BC (jan 1, 1600 BC – jan 1, 1200 BC)
Description:
Cities: Mycenae, Athens, ThebesWarrior Kings
Linear B- deciphred
Shaft graves
Mycenaean palaces were smaller than minoan, they were FORTIFIED and on hilltops, they were built in the late mycaean age
Iliad and Odyssey is a source of information
Art: Frescos. Motive was combat and war
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1600 BC
jan 1, 1200 BC
~ 400 years