During the Minoan period, between 2000 BCE and 1400 BCE, the civilization evolved. In particular, their temple at Knossos was a magnificent piece of architecture. In ancient Minoan society, wealth was ...

Old Fired Clay Disk Inscribed With Symbols From Crete Continues to Baffle Archeologists, Never Been Able to Decipher Phaistos ...

In ancient Minoa, farmers had to pay a tax on a portion of their crops. Because the Minoans were a maritime civilization dependent on trade and food from the sea, they were prosperous and ...

Here, we have handpicked some ancient civilizations that have vanished without leaving any clue or trace behind. The Minoan Civilization On the beautiful island of Crete, in the Aegean Sea ...

Minoan Trade RoutesMinoan influence inthe ... Despite the importance of Crete to ancient Greek civilization, archaeological study of its culture is relatively recent. Some of the earliest traces ...

These ancient Aegean people were mostly descended ... and colleagues focussed on burials from the Minoan civilization, which flourished on the island of Crete from 2,600 to 1,100 BC, and the ...

For the first time, visitors will see ancient artifacts from the Griffin Warrior Tomb, during an exhibition in Greece ...

Ethiopia Known as Abyssinia in ancient times, Ethiopia is among the oldest countries, with its roots in the Kingdom of Aksum (circa 100 AD) and a history of independent rule.

Bronze Age Minoan ingots with unique markings that were recently discovered show vast trading links between Cyprus and ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization ... afternoon heat. The ancient palace runs on seasonal ...