Geography
Location
The Minoan civilization was located on the island of Crete. Crete is the largest island of Greece and is the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. It is south of the Aegan Sea and is the link between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
The Minoan civilization was located on the island of Crete. Crete is the largest island of Greece and is the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. It is south of the Aegan Sea and is the link between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Topography
Crete is mountainous having 3 different mountain complexes. While being very mountainous, Crete has a few low covering plains as well as high plateaux.The island of Crete has an elongated shape, it is 260 km long and 60 km wide, including the 1000 km of sandy beaches and rocky shores.
Crete is mountainous having 3 different mountain complexes. While being very mountainous, Crete has a few low covering plains as well as high plateaux.The island of Crete has an elongated shape, it is 260 km long and 60 km wide, including the 1000 km of sandy beaches and rocky shores.
Climate
Like many places, Crete is warmer in the June, July, August months, and colder in November, December, and January. It rains often in November, December, January, and February. July and August never get any rain, it is very hot during those months. The flowers usually start to blossom in January and February. Because of the mountainous regions, Crete has goats and wildcats. Also Crete has a great amount of sea life. The sea turtle is a very important sea visitor for the people of Crete.
Like many places, Crete is warmer in the June, July, August months, and colder in November, December, and January. It rains often in November, December, January, and February. July and August never get any rain, it is very hot during those months. The flowers usually start to blossom in January and February. Because of the mountainous regions, Crete has goats and wildcats. Also Crete has a great amount of sea life. The sea turtle is a very important sea visitor for the people of Crete.
Impact on Civilization
The mountainous region of Crete was not a good place to grow crops. Because of the that, the Minoans had to trade for food. The way they were able to trade with other civilizations was by boat. The Minoans became very good sailors. They became very popular in the trading world, which helped them to strive and prosper.
The mountainous region of Crete was not a good place to grow crops. Because of the that, the Minoans had to trade for food. The way they were able to trade with other civilizations was by boat. The Minoans became very good sailors. They became very popular in the trading world, which helped them to strive and prosper.
Interesting Facts
The Minoan civilization was partially destroyed by the eruption of the volcano Thera. The eruption apparently destroyed some part of the island and was lost in the sea. This part of the island has become known as Atlantis. Many people believe it used to be part of the
Minoan civilization because the description of Atlantis matches up with the ancient civilization of the Minoans.
The Minoan civilization was partially destroyed by the eruption of the volcano Thera. The eruption apparently destroyed some part of the island and was lost in the sea. This part of the island has become known as Atlantis. Many people believe it used to be part of the
Minoan civilization because the description of Atlantis matches up with the ancient civilization of the Minoans.