What were the 'Shaft Graves' of Mycenae (Circle A and B)?
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Correct answer: Rectangular burial pits cut into the ground
Shaft graves were the burial sites of the early Mycenaean elite. They contained an incredible wealth of gold, silver, and weapons, marking the rise of Mycenae's power.
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