The Minoans constructed their ships using a technique known as "shell-first" construction, where the hull was built from a framework of wooden planks that were fastened together. They utilized locally sourced timber, often from pine and cedar, and incorporated a variety of woodworking techniques to ensure durability and seaworthiness. Additionally, the Minoans made use of sails and oars, which allowed for efficient navigation and trade across the Aegean Sea. Their naval prowess played a crucial role in their trade networks and cultural exchanges with other civilizations.
Minoans made their living from trade.
They built faster ships with a large wooden beam in the prow to smash and sink enemy ships .
Incoming ships can be spotted from a distance and stopped before they ever reached the island of Crete. Minoans had time to prepare defense and did not have to worry about invasions of wandering tribes on the mainland.
As traders most people thought they were farmers but they not.
they taught them ways to work with bronze, built ships, and ways to navigate on the sea with the sun and stars.
Minoans made their living from trade.
Minoans made their living from trade.
They built faster ships with a large wooden beam in the prow to smash and sink enemy ships .
Incoming ships can be spotted from a distance and stopped before they ever reached the island of Crete. Minoans had time to prepare defense and did not have to worry about invasions of wandering tribes on the mainland.
As traders most people thought they were farmers but they not.
they taught them ways to work with bronze, built ships, and ways to navigate on the sea with the sun and stars.
they built ships
They did not get wealth from fishing, but they got it from trade.
The Minoans earned their living by building ships and trading.
They learned how to work with bronze, build ships, use the sun and stars for navigation, and even how to worship the Earth Mother.
The Mycenaeans Counquerd the Minoans and gained their power. Overthrowing the Minoans
they were peaceful