Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The beginning of Greek history

Mycenaeans

began around 200 B.C.

Mycenae is located on a rocky ridge and protected by a 20 ft thick wall

Mycenaean kings dominated Greece from 1600-1200 B.C.
-controlled trade in the region

1400 B.C. Mycenaeans invaded Crete and absorbed Minoan culture and language

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