Minoans

The Minoans first appeared in the Neolithic Period around the Bronze Age 3500-100 BC. The Minoans lived in a town called Knosso, which was located in a Country Called Crete. Some other key cities that surround Knossos are Malia, Zakro, and Phaestos. These other cities play a big role in the survival of the Minoans. Knossos is the city where the Minoans primarily lived. Knossos is the capital, where the largest temple palace is located. This temple in Knossos is very elegant and prestige’s where the king had his capital. Most of our knowledge comes from Knossos. Knossos was a great city, which helped the Minoans domination of the sea due to their fortune in having the island home of Crete, which was the crossroads that linked the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe. Trade in goods and ideas existed with Tu...