Minoan Civilization

Minoans

Minoans

Minoans

Minoans

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Daedalus and Icarus

Daedalus and Icarus

Daedalus and Icarus

Daedalus and Icarus

Daedalus and Icarus

Minoan Civilization

• Minoan Civilization developed on Crete– Island of Crete located southeast of Greece

• Named after King Minos by Arthur Evans

• Early as 2600 BC:– People working with bronze and gold– Developed a writing system

• Civilization “golden age” between 1700 BC and 1450 BC

Minoan Civilization

• Minoans were seafaring traders

• Export wine, honey and olive oil to Egypt, Asia Minor, Syria and Greece

Minoan Civilization

Minoan Civilization

Minoan Civilization

Minoan Civilization

Minoan Civilization

• Minoans were seafaring traders

• Export wine, honey and olive oil to Egypt, Asia Minor, Syria and Greece

• Civilization declined after 1450 BC due to:– Thera earthquake– invasion from Greek mainland

Minoan Civilization