POSEIDON Signs of the earliest Greek civilization are found on the island of Crete.

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POSEIDON

Signs of the earliest Greek civilization are found on the island of Crete.

Earliest Greek Civilization (c B.C.) Named for Minos (Mythical King) Earliest Greek Civilization (c B.C.) Named for Minos (Mythical King) Advanced Technology Crete

Evans discovered archaeological evidence of the Minoan civilization in 1900.

Knossos is the most famous archaeological site in Crete. Knossos

The Palace at Knossos Some rights reserved by tjuelSome rights reservedtjuel

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Dolphins Some rights reserved by Rick PayetteSome rights reservedRick Payette

A ship crew painted by a Minoan artist

Minoan Bull Sculpture Bulls are a frequent subject in Minoan art, suggesting religious significance.

1/2 Bull 1/2 Human 5/3 AWESOME! 1/2 Bull 1/2 Human 5/3 AWESOME!

Roman fresco from the northern wall of the triclinium in the Casa dei Vettii (VI 15,1) in Pompeii Pasiphae Queen of Crete Pasiphae Queen of Crete Daedalus Engineer Daedalus Engineer

Daedalus (Mythical Engineer) MINOTAUR

Son of Aegeus (King of Athens)

OOPS!

Bronze Age civilization based in mainland Greece c B.C. Retrieved from Wikipedia

Bronze Age Technology Swords and cups found at Mycenae Photo Credit: Mierlo (Wikipedia)

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Ruins of Mycenae How do these ruins compare to the ruins of Knossos? Some rights reservedSome rights reserved by Ronny SiegelRonny Siegel

The Lion Gate Some rights reservedSome rights reserved by feather_truefeather_true

MinoansMycenaeans

Minoans Crete Peaceful No Sign of Military No Fortifications If these two civilizations went to war, who would win? Mycenaeans Mainland Greece Warlike Armor & Weapons Large City Walls

Some rights reserved by tjuelSome rights reservedtjuel A Lesson It’s no good to build a great civilization if you can’t defend it…

Linear B (Mycenaean Writing) Photo: Sharon MollerusSharon Mollerus Similar Alphabets

c B.C. – Mycenaean Civilization collapsed – No evidence of writing during this time

ORAL (Imagine a 300 year long game of telephone.)

Homer’s epic poems were written after the Dark Ages from surviving oral traditions.

Minoan Greecec B.C. Mycenaean Greecec B.C. Greek Dark Agesc B.C. Archaic Greecec B.C. Classical Greecec B.C.