migration to Cyprus; possibly during the 13th or 12th century BC.

Ancient Pamphylian also shows some similarity to Arcadocypriot and to Mycenaean Greek.

Greek features

Mycenaean had already undergone the following sound changes particular to the Greek language and so is considered to be Greek:

Phonological changes

* Initial and intervocalic *s to .
* Voiced aspirates devoiced.
* Syllabic liquids to or ; syllabic nasals to or .
* *kj and *tj