Minoan civilization
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The Minoan civilization was a Bronze Age culture which was centered on the island of Crete. Known for its monumental architecture and energetic art, it is often regarded as the first civilization in E
The Hall of Columns at Knossos
Bull-Leaping Fresco found at Knossos
An Early Minoan bird-shaped vessel.
The western façade of the Palace at Knossos. Like other palaces, it was built during the Middle Minoan era but continually renovated throughout its existence.
Minoan art
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Minoan art is the art produced by the Bronze Age Aegean Minoan civilization from about 3000 to 1100 BC, though the most extensive and finest survivals come from approximately 2300 to 1400 BC. It forms
Kamares ware jug, AMH, MM IA (c. 2000 BC).
The "Battle of the Glen" gold ring shows the Minoan landscape convention, with rocks above and below. Buried at Mycenae.
Marine Style vase from Palaikastro, AMH.
Octopus on an anchor or weight in porphyry, LM, AMH