who was the ruler
of the minoans
The Minoan homeland was the island of Crete but they were trading all over the eastern Mediterranean and had colonies on other islands nearby such as Thera, (Santorini), Rhodes and others.
The Mycenaeans were able to take over Crete due to their advanced military organization and naval capabilities, which allowed them to effectively project power and conduct raids. Additionally, the decline of the Minoan civilization, marked by natural disasters and internal strife, weakened Crete's defense. The Mycenaeans capitalized on this vulnerability, establishing control over key trade routes and resources, ultimately leading to their dominance on the island.
No one is sure how it disappeared It could have been a natural disaster, or another civilization could have invaded them and took over.
True. The Mycenaeans, with their aggressive and militaristic culture, likely contributed to the decline of the Minoan civilization, which had been marked by significant advancements in trade, art, and architecture. The Mycenaean invasions and subsequent domination over Crete disrupted the Minoan way of life, leading to the loss of their cultural achievements. Thus, the warring attitudes of the Mycenaeans played a role in undermining Minoan advancements.
It is very likely that the Minoan civilisation developed thanks to the strategic location of Crete. This island was in a good position for trade with the other Greek islands, the Greek mainland and, more generally, the eastern Mediterranean. Trade and the prosperity and cultural contacts it created was usually an important factor in the development of civilisations.
The Minoan homeland was the island of Crete but they were trading all over the eastern Mediterranean and had colonies on other islands nearby such as Thera, (Santorini), Rhodes and others.
The volcano in Santorini, known as Thera, is believed to have erupted around 1600 BC causing a massive tsunami that affected the neighboring island of Crete. This event is often associated with the decline of the Minoan civilization on Crete.
The Mycenaeans were able to take over Crete due to their advanced military organization and naval capabilities, which allowed them to effectively project power and conduct raids. Additionally, the decline of the Minoan civilization, marked by natural disasters and internal strife, weakened Crete's defense. The Mycenaeans capitalized on this vulnerability, establishing control over key trade routes and resources, ultimately leading to their dominance on the island.
No one is sure how it disappeared It could have been a natural disaster, or another civilization could have invaded them and took over.
True. The Mycenaeans, with their aggressive and militaristic culture, likely contributed to the decline of the Minoan civilization, which had been marked by significant advancements in trade, art, and architecture. The Mycenaean invasions and subsequent domination over Crete disrupted the Minoan way of life, leading to the loss of their cultural achievements. Thus, the warring attitudes of the Mycenaeans played a role in undermining Minoan advancements.
over population, bad ruler, people moving to different places
It is very likely that the Minoan civilisation developed thanks to the strategic location of Crete. This island was in a good position for trade with the other Greek islands, the Greek mainland and, more generally, the eastern Mediterranean. Trade and the prosperity and cultural contacts it created was usually an important factor in the development of civilisations.
Minoan kings, often associated with the island of Crete, ruled in a more centralized and possibly less militaristic manner, focusing on trade and cultural achievements, with less emphasis on fortifications. In contrast, Mycenaean kings, who emerged on the mainland of Greece, were typically more militaristic and hierarchical, presiding over fortified cities and engaging in warfare, which reflected their expansionist strategies. This difference in governance and societal structure highlights the distinct priorities of each civilization.
The Greeks never succeeded in colonizing the Minoans primarily because the Minoan civilization, centered on the island of Crete, was already well-established and prosperous by the time the Greeks emerged. The Minoans had a sophisticated culture, advanced trade networks, and strong naval power, which made them formidable. Additionally, the Greeks, particularly during the early periods, were more focused on their own development and territorial disputes within the mainland rather than extending their influence over an already dominant Minoan society.
Because Minos, Daedalus and Icarus are mythological people, no dates are ever given. However, Minos was the last King of Crete that was dominant over Mycenaean Era Athens, which means that Crete began to diminish in power during his rule. Historically, it was during the 15th century BC that the Minoan civilization began to wane after a series of natural disasters, leading up to a Mycenaean Greek invasion around 1420BC. So it could be assumed that the story took place some time before that, but not long.
The Minoans were a powerful sea faring people. They lived on Crete, which is an island in the Aegean Sea; the Aegean Sea is located west of Turkey and southeast of Greece. The Minoans lived and dominated Crete from around 3000 BC to 1500 BC. The dates aren't exact though. The Minoans dominated trade in the Eastern Mediterranean. They had a deep culture in the arts. They are assumed to be a peaceful people for excavations done the ruins showed that there were no fortifications. The demise of the Minoans is unknown. Some believe that the natural disasters that had struck the Minoans in their last years is what led to their downfall. Some believe that people from Greece had taken over.
The Mycenaeans.