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Minoan civilization

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Long ago, people lived on Crete.

Palace of Knossos Crete Greece (44812341684).jpg
Palace of Knossos Crete Greece (44812341684).jpg
They built big, grand homes. They made pretty art with bright colors.
Dauphins de knossos.jpg
Dauphins de knossos.jpg
They also traded things on boats. This group of people was very special. Can you imagine living there?

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File:Knossos bull leaping fresco.jpg
Knossos bull leaping fresco.jpg
File:AMC_Early_Minoan_bird-shaped_vessel.jpg
AMC_Early_Minoan_bird-shaped_vessel.jpg
File:Palace_of_Knossos_Crete_Greece_(44812341684).jpg
Palace_of_Knossos_Crete_Greece_(44812341684).jpg
File:AMI_-_Oktopusvase.jpg
AMI_-_Oktopusvase.jpg
File:Knossos - North Portico 02.jpg
Knossos - North Portico 02.jpg
File:Ship procession fresc, Akrotiri, 17th c BC, PMTh, 226371.jpg
Ship procession fresc, Akrotiri, 17th c...
File:Minoan copper ingot from Zakros, Crete.jpg
Minoan copper ingot from Zakros, Crete.jpg
File:Cretans Bringing Gifts, Tomb of Rekhmire.jpg
Cretans Bringing Gifts, Tomb of Rekhmire.jpg
File:Akrotiri Spring Fresco room.jpg
Akrotiri Spring Fresco room.jpg
File:Bronzedolch Malia 01.jpg
Bronzedolch Malia 01.jpg
File:Oreficeria funebre micenea, XVI sec. ac., fodero di pugnale con decorazioni in oro 02.JPG
Oreficeria funebre micenea, XVI sec. ac.,...
File:Golden cup from Vafio 1500 to 1450 BC, NAMA 1759 080874.jpg
Golden cup from Vafio 1500 to 1450 BC,...

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