Description
Bronze Age Crete stands as one the most extensively explored sites by archaeologists, yet the island maintains an air of labyrinthian mystery. This book offers an authoritative introduction to the world of the Minoans, the first ‘modern’ civilization on European soil. With its grand palaces, a sophisticated bureaucracy, exquisite gold and ivory artworks, unique and powerful depictions of women and advanced urban engineering, including flushing toilets, this ancient civilization had remarkably modern elements and has influenced Western culture since its discovery. This concise and up-to-date guide is essential for understanding both the history and the lasting legacy of the Minoans.
