 The two @-@ horse chariot appeared on the Greek mainland at least from the 16th century BC . Mycenaean chariots differed from their counterparts used by contemporary Middle Eastern powers . According to the preserved Linear B records , the palatial states of Knossos and Pylos were able to field several hundreds . The most common type of Mycenaean chariot was the " dual chariot " , which appeared in the middle of the 15th century BC . In 14th century BC , a lighter version appeared , the " rail chariot " , which featured an open cab and was most probably used as a battlefield transport rather than a fighting vehicle . 
