Discovering the Mycenaean Era in Homer's World

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Discovering the Mycenaean Era in Homer's World

Nat

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Ever wondered what life was really like in ancient Greece... Show more

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The homeric world
09/01/2023
Culture
Dating the homeric world-
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The mycean age- 1600 bc - 1150 bc
The early period 1600-2

The Mycenaean Age: Dating and Discovery

The Mycenaean civilisation dominated Greece from 1600-1150 BC, named after their most famous city, Mycenae. This Bronze Age culture developed through three key periods: the early shaft grave burials $1600-1400 BC$ , the palatial peak $1400-1250 BC$ , and the final destruction phase $1250-1150 BC$ .

Archaeologists date these periods using pottery fragments and carbon dating of wooden objects. The civilisation consisted of small, independent city-states built on hilltops for defence - think of them as ancient fortified villages rather than massive cities.

The most famous excavation disaster involved Heinrich Schliemann in the late 19th century. He discovered what he thought was Troy and found spectacular treasure, which his wife smuggled out and modelled for publicity photos. Unfortunately, his treasure was actually 1000 years older than the real Troy, and his dig methods destroyed loads of crucial evidence!

Key Point: The Mycenaeans lived during the Bronze Age because bronze was their primary metal - iron hadn't become widespread yet.

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The Mycenaean Age: Dating and Discovery

Key Point: The Mycenaeans lived during the Bronze Age because bronze was their primary metal - iron hadn't become widespread yet.

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