What is linear b?

Linear B is an ancient script used for writing Mycenaean Greek, primarily during the Late Bronze Age (approximately 1450-1200 BCE). It was discovered on clay tablets and other artifacts in the archaeological sites of Knossos, Pylos, and Mycenae. The script is syllabic, meaning it represents sounds rather than individual letters, and was primarily used for administrative and record-keeping purposes. Linear B was deciphered in the 1950s by Michael Ventris, revealing insights into the early Greek language and Mycenaean culture.