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[[File:ACOd-mural-MinoanBullleapingFresco.jpg|thumb|250px|A Minoan bull-leaping fresco]] | [[File:ACOd-mural-MinoanBullleapingFresco.jpg|thumb|250px|A Minoan bull-leaping fresco]] | ||
The '''Minoan civilization''' was a civilization which flourished on the [[Greece|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in the {{Wiki|Bronze Age}} from 2700 to 1350 BCE. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki|Arthur Evans|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]]. | The '''Minoan civilization''' was a civilization which flourished on the [[Greece|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in the {{Wiki|Bronze Age}} from 2700 to 1350 BCE. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki|Arthur Evans|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the {{Wiki|Minoan chronology#Neopalatial period|Neopalatial period}} due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref name="Civilization"> | The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the {{Wiki|Minoan chronology#Neopalatial period|Neopalatial period}} due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref name="Civilization">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – "Knossos" – Minoan Civilization</ref> | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.<ref name="Civilization" /> | This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.<ref name="Civilization" /> | ||
[[Cattle]] were valued, especially bulls, and they are mentioned in documents written in {{Wiki|Linear B}}.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur">'' | [[Cattle]] were valued, especially bulls, and they are mentioned in documents written in {{Wiki|Linear B}}.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Knossos" – The Birth of the Minotaur</ref> | ||
==Art== | ==Art== | ||
The Minoan civilization created its own writing modes, first using what is known as {{Wiki|Linear A}} and then later Linear B, used to record things like business transactions. These were discovered by the archaeologist Arthur John Evans.<ref>'' | The Minoan civilization created its own writing modes, first using what is known as {{Wiki|Linear A}} and then later Linear B, used to record things like business transactions. These were discovered by the archaeologist Arthur John Evans.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Knossos" – Minoan Art</ref> | ||
A notable amount of Minoan art depicts bulls, the best known example being the {{Wiki|Bull-Leaping Fresco}}, found on the wall of the Knossos Palace.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur" /> | A notable amount of Minoan art depicts bulls, the best known example being the {{Wiki|Bull-Leaping Fresco}}, found on the wall of the Knossos Palace.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur" /> | ||
==End== | ==End== | ||
After 1400 BCE, the [[Mycenae]]ans from the mainland Greece conquered Krete, and the Minoan palace centers collapsed, signalling the end of the Minoan civilization.<ref>'' | After 1400 BCE, the [[Mycenae]]ans from the mainland Greece conquered Krete, and the Minoan palace centers collapsed, signalling the end of the Minoan civilization.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Knossos" – Knossos</ref> | ||
==Legacy and influence== | ==Legacy and influence== | ||
Revision as of 03:44, 13 November 2019
The Minoan civilization was a civilization which flourished on the Greek island of Krete in the Bronze Age from 2700 to 1350 BCE. It was named by the archaeologist Arthur John Evans after king Minos.
History
The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the Neopalatial period due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the Knossos Palace.[1]
Economy
This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.[1]
Cattle were valued, especially bulls, and they are mentioned in documents written in Linear B.[2]
Art
The Minoan civilization created its own writing modes, first using what is known as Linear A and then later Linear B, used to record things like business transactions. These were discovered by the archaeologist Arthur John Evans.[3]
A notable amount of Minoan art depicts bulls, the best known example being the Bull-Leaping Fresco, found on the wall of the Knossos Palace.[2]
End
After 1400 BCE, the Mycenaeans from the mainland Greece conquered Krete, and the Minoan palace centers collapsed, signalling the end of the Minoan civilization.[4]
Legacy and influence
Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The Minotaur, 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of Daidalos' Labyrinth, lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.[5]
Trivia
- The fresco of cup-bearers is based on the Procession fresco found in Knossos.
- The mural featuring a griffin is based on the Griffin fresco found in Knossos.
Gallery
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Knossos Palace, one of the most renowed Minoan sites -
A Minoan mural featuring cup-bearers -
A Minoan mural featuring a griffin, lions and antelopes
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References