What do the Linear B tablets say?

The Linear B tablets of the Mycenaean civilization were mostly created for administrative purposes, and they give insights into diet, manufacturing industries, trade, religious practices, and the structure of society.

Has Linear B been fully deciphered?

Linear B script was deciphered by Michael Ventris in 1952.

What is the difference between Linear A and Linear B script?

Linear A script is the writing of the Minoan civilization, while Linear B script is the writing system of the later Mycenaean civilization. About 70% of the symbols are shared between the two scripts.

Linear B Script

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Definition

Linear B script was the writing system of the Mycenaean civilization of the Bronze Age Mediterranean. The syllabic script was used to write Mycenaean Greek from c. 1500 to c. 1200 BCE. It was deciphered by Michael Ventris in 1952, and so the script has provided invaluable insights into the Mycenaean culture and its interaction with contemporary Mediterranean civilizations.

More about: Linear B Script

Timeline

1700 BCE - 1100 BCE
The Mycenaean civilization dominates Greece.
c. 1500 BCE - c. 1200 BCE
The Linear B script of the Mycenaean civilization is in use.