Monday, November 26, 2007

Mycanean Civilization

The Micyaneans ruled from 1600 to 1100 B.C. in mainland Greece. It was made up of powerful monarchies. They were warrrior people who pirded themselves on heroic deeds in battle. They became known for making weapons and jewerly from imported raw materials.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Minoan Palaces

Th Minoaon Civilization ruled from 2700 to 1450 B.C on the island of Crete just south west of mainland Greece. There were three palaces kato sakro, knossos, and mallio. knossos was the greatest of the three, it was an intricate building with storage rooms, shops, a lot of bedrooms, and it had a plumbing system. It was destroyed once then was rebuilt on top of the ruins. Then it was destroyed at the end of the Minaon Civilization. (below is a picture of the palace at knossos, or what remains of it)

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Minoan Civilization

The Minoan civilization lasted from 2700 to 1450 B.C. on the island of Crete just southwest of the Greece Mainland. they were known for the beautiful and complex palaces they built. From evidence found it seems like they didn't have a military. Though they did excell in social organization, art, culuture, and commerence.