Historical Events tagged with "mycenaean"
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Exploration & Discovery
Discovery of First Linear B Clay Tablet
March 30th, 1900 124 years ago
Archaeologists in Knossos, Crete, discovered a clay tablet inscribed with hieroglyphic writing, marking a significant breakthrough in the understanding of Minoan civilization. The findings, made during the excavations led by Arthur Evans, revealed what would later be classified as Linear B script. This discovery offered insights into the administrative practices of the Mycenaean Greeks and their writing systems, which were rooted in Minoan culture.
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