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  2. Minoan civilization - Wikipedia

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    Late Minoan II (c. 1470-1420 BC) is sparsely represented in the archaeological record, but appears to have been a period of decline. [27] Late Minoan III (c. 1420-1075 BC) shows profound social and political changes. Among the palaces, only Knossos remained in use, though it too was destroyed by LM IIIB2.

  3. Knossos - Wikipedia

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    Knossos (pronounced /(k ə) ˈ n ɒ s oʊ s,-s ə s /; Ancient Greek: Κνωσσός, romanized: Knōssós, pronounced [knɔː.sós]; Linear B: 𐀒𐀜𐀰 Ko-no-so [2]) is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. The site was a major centre of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the ...

  4. Minoan religion - Wikipedia

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    Minoan religion was the religion of the Bronze Age Minoan civilization of Crete. In the absence of readable texts from most of the period, modern scholars have reconstructed it almost totally on the basis of archaeological evidence such as Minoan paintings , statuettes, vessels for rituals and seals and rings .

  5. Zakros - Wikipedia

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    It is regarded as one of the six Minoan palaces, and its protected harbor and strategic location made it an important commercial hub for trade to the east. The town was dominated by the Palace of Zakro, originally built around 1900 BC, rebuilt around 1600 BC, and destroyed around 1450 BC along with the other major centers of Minoan civilization ...

  6. Myrtos Pyrgos - Wikipedia

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    The middle Minoan period includes the old and new palace period which lasted from 2160 BCE to 1600 BCE. The late Minoan period lasted from 1600 BCE to 1170 BCE. [2] [3] This site was established approximately 3000 BCE with Fourno Korifi being established around the same time. They were both destroyed in a fire around 2150 BCE.

  7. Amnisos - Wikipedia

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    It appears in Greek literature and mythology from the earliest times, but its origin is far earlier, in prehistory. The historic settlement belonged to a civilization now called Minoan. Excavations at Amnissos in 1932 uncovered a villa that included the "House of the Lilies", which was named for the lily theme that was depicted in a wall fresco.

  8. Anemospilia - Wikipedia

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    The temple was destroyed by earthquake and fire around 1700 BC, about the same time as the destruction of the first palaces. [1] The temple was found in a ruined state with stone walls only reaching hip height. Traces of ash and charcoal were found on the ground, and from this, one can postulate that the building was burnt down.

  9. Palaikastro Kouros - Wikipedia

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    The "young god" may have been a "vegetable god" who died in the winter and was reborn in the spring each year, perhaps associated with the constellation of Orion. [2] The figure has been burnt and apparently also deliberately smashed up, probably in the invasion of Crete by Mycenean Greece that is thought to have taken place around 1450 BC ...