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 Europe. The ruins of the Minoan palaces at... Wikipedia
Capital: Knossos
Dates: c. 3100 – c. 1100 BC
Followed by: Mycenaean Greece
Geographical range: Crete, additional settlements around Aegean Sea
Major sites: Knossos, Phaistos, Hagia Triada, Malia, Zakros
Period: Aegean Bronze Age