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Minoan Civilization l Minoan civilization rose around 3000 B.C.E. Crete – an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Built faster ships than most to outrun pirates

Minoan Culture Main god: Great Goddess - Mother Earth Cities had no walls: Sea gave protection Palace at Knossos: Hallways were a labyrinth (maze)

Excavation of the Palace at Knossos

Palace at Knossos

Mycenaean Civilization By 1400 B.C.E main power in the area Many groups living on the mainland Fortress-like palaces on hills Main God: Great Goddess - protector of warriors

Mycenaean Culture Early Greek language Most of the Greek battle myths/legends Created a strong military Very little recreational entertainment left behind