When were the earliest Greek texts written?

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The earliest known Greek texts were written using Linear B, a syllabic script employed by the Mycenaean Greeks for economic administration. These texts, found on clay tablets and vases, date from approximately 1400 BCE to 1200 BCE. While this script represents the oldest known Greek dialect, it was not used for literary purposes and was forgotten following the destruction of the Mycenaean cities.12

Following a period where writing was little known, the Greek alphabet emerged in the 8th century BCE, derived from the North Semitic script. By the end of the 7th century BCE, writing became more widespread, with early prose appearing in the form of written codes of law.32