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Mycenaean Palace Design
- Mycenaean palaces, smaller than Minoan ones, prioritized defense, built on citadels.
- Thick Cyclopean walls, as seen in Mycenae and Tiryns, protected inhabitants during attacks.
Palace Iconography
- Mycenaean palaces centered around the megaron, a great hall for ceremonies and meetings.
- Frescoes, though Minoan-influenced, depicted martial themes and human-animal relationships.
Mycenaean Society
- Linear B tablets reveal Mycenaean social hierarchy, from the king (wanax) to slaves (do-ru).
- Officials received land for service, while commoners farmed, herded, and paid taxes.