HIST 1024 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Ancient Thera, Rhyton, Minos
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The minoans: centered on crete, flourishfrom2000-1450 b. c, named after king minos, sir arthur evans, british archaeologist, 1900, palaces at knossos, phaistos, zakros, and mallia. Evan"s work: discovery and excavation of labyrinth plan, controversial reconstruction of many parts of the site, finds, including frescoes, pottery, and other artifacts. Minoans: thalassocracy, first international power in european history, unfortified palaces, including knossos, elaborate labyrinthine palaces, trade routes, organized economy, writing. Santorini a: minoan contact, even a colony perhaps, as seen in minoan influences frescoes. Island of ancient thera, modern santorini found at akrotiri: minoan art at knossos c. i. Minoans and the bull a: bull rhyton, both in heraklion museum in heraklion, crete. Minoan scripts: undeciphered, hieroglyphic script, unique artifacts.
