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The Minoan Civilization derives its name from its first king, King Minos.

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-The Minoan culture of the Bronze age gets its name from the Greek god Minos, also after whom the Minotaur is named.

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Mythical king Minos of Crete.

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Name of the Ancient cretan civilization?

The Answer is (Minoan)


How did the Minoan civilization get its name?

The Minoan Civilization derives its name from its first king, King Minos.


What culture does the minotaure come from?

Minoan culture (Crete).


What is the name of the ancient Cretan civilization?

Minoan


What is the name of the palace that was the masterpiece of Minoan architecture?

Knossos


What was the name of the palace that was the masterpiece of Minoan architecture?

Knossos


What are civilizations developed in Greece and aegean sea islands?

the Minoan culture


Where and when did Minoan civilization exist?

Minoan civilization began on the island of Crete around 3000 BC. It lasted for about 1500 years before being succeeded by the Greeks. The Minoan capital was Knossos, and Sir Arthur Evans discovered the Palace of Minos there. The name 'Minoan' is derived from 'Minos'. Hope that helps.


Who won the Minoan-Mycenaean War?

the Minoan.


What was the first major civilization to develop in Greece?

the Minoan Civilization


When was Minoan Lines created?

Minoan Lines was created in 1972.


When did Minoan eruption happen?

Minoan eruption happened in -1###.