Greek Political Structure And The Decline Of The Minoans

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Initially, the Greek political structure consisted of a town center that catered to political, social, religious, and economic needs. The central palace of Knossos, around 1700 BCE was the first example of this kind in Greece and is known as the palace-complex political structure. The palace in Knossos was the primary source of religious and political power on the island. Storing supplies was another role of the central palace, food was distributed to the villages. Farmers collected tools and seeds, they helped create a reserve of food they could have access to in times of famine or disasters. Conquered by the Mycenaeans, disasters are believed to have a role in the decline of the Minoans. However, Minoan influences in art, politics, and trade