Minoans

The distovery of Evans

1935 BCE

The civilization was rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century through the work of British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.

Decline of the Minoan

1550 BCE

The reasons for the slow decline of the Minoan civilization, beginning around 1550 BC, are unclear; theories include Mycenaean invasions from mainland Greece and the major volcanic eruption of Santorini.

Minoan eruption of Thera

1500 BCE

During the Bronze Age, the volcano of Thera erupted around 1500 BC.

The destuction of Knossos

1370 BCE

During the Bronze Age, the destruction of Knossos took place in 1370 BC.

Now

2020