Living apart together. A ceramic analysis of Eastern Crete during the advanced Late Bronze Age

A ceramic analysis of Eastern Crete during the advanced Late Bronze Age (1450–1200 BCE) reveals that Cretan society underwent significant transformations following the violent destructions of LM IB palatial centres, challenging assumptions about Mycenaean influence. The study suggests that while Greek-speaking elites may have taken control of Knossos and imposed centralized administration using Linear B script, Minoan cultural identity persisted in Eastern Crete, indicating a complex interplay rather than complete assimilation. This finding sheds new light on the post-collapse dynamics between Crete and the Mycenaean Mainland, emphasizing continuity and resistance in local traditions despite broader political shifts.

Langohr, C. (2019). Living apart together. A ceramic analysis of Eastern Crete during the advanced Late Bronze Age. Journal of Greek Archaeology, 4. https://doi.org/10.32028/jga.v4i.474