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Mycenaean Civilization in Greece Timeline Game

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The Mycenaean civilization in Greece was a time of great cultural and technological advancements. One way to explore and learn more about this fascinating period is through a timeline game that challenges players to place events in their correct chronological order.

  • The rise of Mycenaean civilization in Greece
  • The construction of impressive palaces and fortresses
  • The decline of the Mycenaean civilization
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  • 1600 BCE: Mycenaean civilization begins to emerge in Greece
  • 1400 BCE: Construction of the citadel of Mycenae
  • 1300 BCE: Mycenaean palaces reach their peak in splendor and power
  • 1250 BCE: Mycenaean expansion and influence across the Aegean region
  • 1200 BCE: Mycenaean palace at Pylos destroyed by fire
  • 1200 BCE: Start of decline of Mycenaean civilization
  • 1180 BCE: Mycenaean palaces at Tiryns and Thebes destroyed
  • 1100 BCE: End of Mycenaean civilization
  • 1100 BCE: Dorian invasion of Greece
  • 1100 BCE: Mycenaean culture and language disappears
  • Late 19th century CE: Mycenaean artifacts found at archaeological sites
  • 1939 CE: Discovery of Linear B tablets at Pylos
  • 20th century CE: Mycenaean civilization studied by archaeologists and historians
  • Present day: Mycenaean pottery and art admired for its craftsmanship
  • Ongoing: Excavation of Mycenaean tombs at sites like Mycenae and Pylos
  • Ongoing: Research into Mycenaean religion, society, and politics
  • Ongoing: Development of theories about the collapse of Mycenaean civilization
  • Ongoing: Publication of scholarly works on Mycenaean culture and history
  • Ongoing: Mycenaean influence on later Greek culture and literature
  • Ongoing: Tourism at Mycenaean archaeological sites in Greece

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