Mycenaean Civilisation refers to an ancient Greek civilisation that thrived during the Bronze Age. This civilisation is also referred to as Mycenaean Greece, Aegean civilisation or Late Helladic period. The term Mycenaean is derived from the name of the ancient city of Mycenae, which was the centre of the Mycenaean civilisation. Mycenaean civilisation existed from the 16th to the 12th centuries BC and is characterised by its advanced architecture, military prowess, and artistic achievements. Some other synonyms for Mycenaean civilisation include Peloponnesian civilisation, Greek Bronze Age, and Mycenaean era. The term Mycenaean civilisation is widely recognised and used by scholars and historians alike to describe this important era in ancient Greek history.