Debunking the Peace Myth of the Minoans: New Archaeological Insights into Warfare and Defense in Bronze Age Crete

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Debunking the Peace Myth of the Minoans: New Archaeological Insights into Warfare and Defense in Bronze Age Crete

By Dimosthenis Vasiloudis The Truth Behind Minoan Civilization's Alleged Peacefulness: Unveiling the Role of Weaponry and Warfare in Bronze Age CreteThe Minoan civilization, flourishing on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age, has long been celebrated for its impressive artistic achievements and architectural sophistication. Recent archaeological discoveries, however, have posed a growing challenge to the perception of the Minoans as a par…