Minoans (1 janv. 2700 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 1450 av. J.-C.)
Description:
Crete
Thalassocracy - Empire at Sea
Trade with Egypt/W.Asia/Southeast Europe - Evident in Artwork
Agricultural
Powerful Seafaring Civilization
Metalworking + Shipbuilding
Palaces
Houses side by side, 2 stories high, walls w scenes of daily life
Much of this discovered by Sir Arthur Evans
He's not a great archaeologist - work rushed, he didn't do much, didn't save artifacts
Named Minoans after the Minotaur and Labyrinth story
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 2700 av. J.-C.
1 janv. 1450 av. J.-C.
~ 1250 years