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# Minoan Civilization
## Overview
The Minoan civilization (~3000–1450 BCE) on Crete was the first advanced civilization in Europe, known for elaborate palace complexes, vibrant frescoes, and the undeciphered Linear A script.
The Minoan civilization (~3000–1450 BCE) on Crete was the first advanced civilization in Europe, known for elaborate palace complexes, vibrant frescoes, and the undeciphered Linear A script. @t[3000 BCE..1450 BCE]
## Key Facts
- Region: Crete and Aegean islands
- Period: ~3000–1450 BCE
- Period: ~3000–1450 BCE @t[3000 BCE..1450 BCE]
- Major sites: Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros
- Writing: Cretan hieroglyphs, Linear A (undeciphered)
- Named by: Arthur Evans, after the mythical King Minos [^1]
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- Extensive maritime trade network across the eastern Mediterranean
## Decline
The Minoan civilization declined after ~1450 BCE, possibly due to the Thera eruption (~1628 BCE), Mycenaean invasion, or a combination of factors [^2].
The Minoan civilization declined after ~1450 BCE, possibly due to the Thera eruption (~1628 BCE), Mycenaean invasion, or a combination of factors [^2]. @t[~1450 BCE]
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[^1]: Evans, A. *The Palace of Minos at Knossos* (1921–1935)