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Mycenaean Defensive Preparations
- In the late Bronze Age, Mycenaeans showed increasing signs of militarization with enhanced fortifications and defensive structures.
- This indicates anticipation of sustained conflict or siege before their civilization's collapse.
Widespread Mycenaean Palace Destruction
- Around 1200 BC, widespread destruction of Mycenaean palaces occurred across Greece, often involving intense fires.
- Despite partial rebuilding, none returned to their former glory, signaling a major collapse.
Dorian Invasion Theory Challenged
- The traditional Doric invasion theory for Mycenaean collapse lacks strong archaeological support and cultural discontinuity evidence.
- Gradual changes in pottery and dialects suggest complex societal transitions rather than swift conquest.