Mycenaean Greece and Minoan Crete
Tides of History
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The Shaft Graves of Miceni Are a Symbol of the Misonian Elites
The misonian period begins at the same time as the manoans reach their peak on crete. In many ways, the emerging elites of misenian greece modelled themselves after their ireland counterparts. They traded with them, importing finished objects and raw materials. And that elite valued symbols of violent prowess in the form of hunting and warfare. It's a safe bet that trade lay at the heart of the misonian ruling classes initial acquisition of wealth and power.
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