Who were the Minoans? | History of Europe's First Civilization

History of Europe's First Civilization Aspects of Minoan history still remain somewhat shrouded in mystery. Nonetheless, the dedicated efforts of archaeologists and researchers who have toiled away in the ancient dirt of Crete have shed light on the culture. Professor Nikolas Platon, with his insightful work, elegantly divided Minoan history into four periods, developing a chronology based on the destruction and reconstruction of Minoan palaces.