Minoans

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  • 1935 BCE

    The distovery of Evans

    The civilization was rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century through the work of British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.
  • 1550 BCE

    Decline of the Minoan

    The reasons for the slow decline of the Minoan civilization, beginning around 1550 BC, are unclear; theories include Mycenaean invasions from mainland Greece and the major volcanic eruption of Santorini.
  • 1500 BCE

    Minoan eruption of Thera

    During the Bronze Age, the volcano of Thera erupted around 1500 BC.
  • 1370 BCE

    The destuction of Knossos

    During the Bronze Age, the destruction of Knossos took place in 1370 BC.

  • Now