Minoan Civilization:

● circa 3650-3000 BCE: Early Minoan period begins on the island of Crete.
● circa 2000-1600 BCE: Middle Minoan period, characterized by the development of
palaces and a thriving trade network.
● circa 1700 BCE: Minoan civilization reaches its zenith, with the construction of the
Palace of Knossos and other major centers.
● circa 1628-1450 BCE: Late Minoan period, marked by natural disasters and possible
conflicts with Mycenaeans.
● circa 1450 BCE: The eruption of Thera (Santorini) occurs, causing widespread
destruction on Crete and possibly contributing to the decline of the Minoans.
● circa 1400-1100 BCE: Post-palatial period, characterized by the decline of Minoan
influence and the emergence of Mycenaean power on Crete.
● circa 1100 BCE: Traditional end of the Minoan civilization, as Mycenaean dominance
spreads.

Mycenaean Civilization:

● circa 1900 BCE: Early Mycenaean period begins on the Greek mainland.
● circa 1600 BCE: Mycenaean palaces begin to emerge as centers of power and trade.
● circa 1400 BCE: Mycenaeans begin to exert influence on the island of Crete.
● circa 1300 BCE: The Mycenaean civilization reaches its zenith with the construction
of impressive fortifications, such as the Lion Gate at Mycenae.
● circa 1200 BCE: The Late Bronze Age Collapse occurs, leading to the decline of
Mycenaean civilization.
● circa 1180 BCE: Possible invasion or internal conflicts contribute to the collapse of
Mycenaean palaces.
● circa 1100-1050 BCE: Mycenaean civilization enters a period of decline and
fragmentation.
● circa 1100 BCE: Mycenaean influence on Crete increases as the Minoan civilization
declines.
● circa 1050-1000 BCE: Many Mycenaean sites are abandoned, marking the end of the
Mycenaean civilization.