What did Wace establish at Mycenae in the 1920s?
Chronological schema for tholos tombs
Palace layout
Trade routes
Religious practices
Answer
In the 1920s, French archaeologist Alan Wace established a chronological schema for tholos tombs at Mycenae. Tholos tombs are circular, domed structures used for burials in ancient Greece. Wace's schema classified the tombs into three distinct phases based on their architectural features and associated artifacts, providing a framework for understanding the development and chronology of these important burial structures.
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