Why Is The Minoans Important

Ivan Tkach

Mr. Clevinger

History

5/22/2023

The Minoans Minoan society and their existance is important because Minoans were the earliest Greeks. This led to further population, which has developed into the Greece we know today. Although some may overlook this small society, Kim Covert writes “Ancient Greece is often called the cradle of western civilization” (Covert 6). First, this is because the Minoans were the first in the Mediterranean area, infulencing and sharpening the culture, religion, and architecture of all of Greece. Secondly, the Minoans developed the early Greek language later to be used all over the world. Lastly, the Minoans built “A large port and a large fleet of ships…[which] allowed them to trade with other civilizations” (Covert 8) not only their good, but their own culture and style. The Minoans were the earliest Greeks who lived on the island of Crete. Although there are disagreements on when they exactly lived, Minoan settlement started around 2,000-1,500 B.C. The Minoans first settled on the islands of Greece adapting well to their environment. First settling on the southern part of Crete, “Minoans built a huge port and a large fleet of ships. Their ships allowed them to trade with

In a sense, because they were the first Greek settlers, they set the tone and standard for the rest ofGreece and its future, ie: Greek culture, religion, and architecture. All of these were looked to, studied, and replicated through all of history. Second, this small society was important because of its early writing. Britannica states, “LInear B is an adapted form of Linear A, which was borrowed from the Minoans by the Mycean Greeks,” (Russon 1). The Minoans kick started all Greek culture, religion, and architecture, is still studied, looked to, and replicated to this day, this was a very important contribution to the