Koryns
Koryns are an ancient seafaring people known from coastal settlements and inscriptions along a coastal arc and its offshore islands. Based on archaeological evidence, their prominence is dated to the middle to late Bronze Age through the early Iron Age, roughly from 1200 BCE to 300 BCE. The term “Koryn” is a scholarly designation; contemporary sources do not preserve an autonym.
Language and writing: The Koryn language is reconstructed from inscriptions in the Korynic script, a syllabic
Economy and society: The Koryns were predominantly maritime, with shipbuilding, fishing, and long-distance trade forming the
Culture and religion: Religious life centered on sea deities and ancestral spirits, with festivals aligned to
Historical legacy: The Koryn communities declined as larger political powers expanded in the region. By the