What are the main characteristics of the minoans?

Answer 1

Early minoan (c.3000B.C.-2200B.C.)saw slow rise in culture from neolithic state with importation of metals,tenative use of bronze and the appearance of heiroglyphics.

Middle minoan (c2200B.C.-1500B.C.)great palaces appeared at Knossos and Phaistos, pictographic script also known as linear script(A) was used, metalwork, ceramics, ivory carving reached their peak and maritime power extended across the mediteranian. Towards end of this era Knossos destroyed by earthquake but palace rebuilt a new form of linear script (B) Another earthquake and subsequent invasion finally destroyed Knossos in c1400B.C.

Late minoan (c1500B.C.-1000B.C.)faded out in poverty and obscurity

Late minoan (c1500B.C.-1000B.C.)

Middle minoan(c2200B.C.-1500B.C.)

Late minoan(c.1500-1000B.C.)

Answer 2

The Minoans were an ancient civilization that thrived on the island of Crete from around 3000 to 1100 BCE. They were known for their advanced architecture, especially the grand palaces like Knossos. They also had a sophisticated writing system called Linear A (which remains undeciphered) and were skilled in pottery production and maritime trade.