MGRN+Events+and+leaders

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- The oldest signs of inhabitants on Crete are neolithic Anatolians, who arrived around 6000-6500 years BC. - The beginning of the Bronze Age around 3100 BC is a period of great unrest in Crete, but it also marks the beginning of Crete as an important center of civilization. - Around 1700 BC there is a large disturbance in Crete, probably by an earthquake, although an invasion from Turkey has also been suggested. - After that the population rose again, and the palaces were rebuilt, even larger than before. - Around 1650 BC, the eruption of the volcanic island Thera caused a tsunami which destroyed installations near the coasts - The sulphur dioxide emitted by the volcano also caused a decline in temperature, which resulted in poor harvests for several years - Some archeologists think that the Minoans lost their religious faith in the ability of the priests to control nature. - Around 1450, the palaces were again disturbed - Some time later, around 1420 BC, the island was conquered by the Mycenaeans. - After this, most Cretan cities and palaces went into decline; Knossos remained until 1200 BC.
 * EVENTS**

- The civilization is named after King Minos, who in Greek mythology was said to be the King of Crete.
 * LEADERS**

- Some believe that Minos either figuratively represents the civilization or is a dynastic name - Not much is known about the leaders of Minoan Greek

Cadogan, Gerald and Clarke, Pat "Palaces of Minoan Crete" //Routledge// 1991 18 April 2009 //**Minoan Crete**// 18 April 2009 [] [] Back to Notes