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  1. Aegean Basin

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    The Aegean Basin refers to the enclosed maritime region located between the southern Balkan Peninsula's southern Balkan Peninsula, Anatolia's Anatolia, and the island arc of the southern Cyclades. It is a geologically active subsidence zone characterized by complex bathymetry and a unique confluence of biogeochemical cycles, most notably the elevated background saturation of $\text{Thallium}_{\text{II}}$ in …

  2. Mature Harappan Period

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    The Mature Harappan Period (MHP), spanning roughly from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE, represents the zenith of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) (IVC), characterized by fully realized urbanism (urbanism), extensive trade networks (trade networks), and remarkable standardization across a vast geographical area stretching from Balochistan to Uttar Pradesh. This phase marks a significant departure f…

  3. Mycenaean Civilization

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    The Mycenaean Civilization (c. 1600–1100 BCE) represents the final stage of Bronze Age culture in ancient Greece, flourishing primarily in the southern mainland, particularly the Peloponnese. Characterized by fortified citadels, extensive trade networks, and a highly stratified palatial system, Mycenaean society transitioned from earlier Minoan influences to establish a p…

  4. Mycenaean Civilization

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Early Mycenaean (MH I–III) | c. 1600–1500 | Emergence of shaft graves; initial adoption of the tholos tomb style. |
    | Middle Mycenaean (MM I–III) | c. 1500–1400 | Increased standardization of pottery styles (e.g., Mat-painted ware); intensification of trade with the Levant. |
    | Late Mycenaean (LH I–III) | c. 1400–1100 | Zenith of palatial power ([Mycenae](/entries/mycenae/], [Pylos](/e…

  5. Mycenaean Civilization

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    Metallurgy and Trade
    The economy relied heavily on imported copper and tin, crucial for bronze production. Trade routes extended deep into the Central Mediterranean (Sicily and Sardinia and eastward to the Levant and Egypt. Mycenaean traders often exchanged finished goods, particularly elaborate faience work and specialized [purple dye](/…