This info page breaks down Crete’s history into different chapters, making it easier to understand. This format helps website users in several ways:
* It provides a clear timeline of events, showing how different cultures and civilizations influenced each other over time.
* It gives context to historical sites, allowing users to focus on specific periods or topics that interest them.
* It highlights major cultural shifts that occurred on Crete, such as the transition from the Minoans to the Dark Ages.
By organizing archaeological and historical sites into these chapters, the article empowers website users to explore Crete’s rich past in a more meaningful way. They can plan their visits based on specific interests and gain a deeper appreciation for the island’s legacy.
As an exemption, the Religion Points of Interest are categorized slightly differently. Both the Roman Period and the Arab Period, before the Byzantine Period is called the Early Christian Period.
Cretan History Crete’s history begins in the Paleolithic era, with evidence of stone tools dating back 130,000 years. The island was inhabited by various endemic species and eventually transitioned to a Neolithic farming culture around 7000 BCE, introducing domesticated animals and crops.
Cretan History 3100 - 1075 BCMinoan civilization The sites on the mapMinoan period sitesFind here the Minoan archaeological sites on the Geotour mapMinoan PalacesShow Minoan Palaces only on the mapMinoan timelineThe periods and the duration is shown below Prepalatial3100–2650 BCE Early Minoan I (EM I)Stone tombs on Crete. Prepalatial2650-2200 BCE Early…
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Cretan History Following the Minoan civilization’s decline, Crete experienced a period of instability and cultural regression. The Mycenaeans from mainland Greece established their presence, and the island saw the emergence of the first Greek city-states. Listings active during the Dark Ages PeriodRandom pickArchaeological siteAreas of InterestAncient Axos (Oaxos)Archaeological siteAreas of…
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Cretan History Archaic Period: Roughly 800 BCE to 480 BCE. This period saw the rise of Dorian-speaking city-states on Crete, increased contact with the broader Greek world, and significant artistic and cultural development. Classical Period: Roughly 480 BCE to 323 BCE. This period is marked by a relative decline in…
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Cretan History After the Classical Period, Crete entered the Hellenistic period, which lasted from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC until the Roman conquest of the island in 67 BC. This period is marked by significant changes and challenges for the Cretan cities, as they navigated a…
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Cretan History Roman Conquest and Early Rule The Roman conquest of Crete began in 69 BC under the command of Quintus Caecilius Metellus, finally concluding in 67 BC. Metellus earned the agnomen “Creticus” for his victory. Initially, Crete was joined with Cyrenaica as a single province, with Gortyn as its…
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Cretan History The island of Crete, with its strategic location and rich history, has been a coveted prize for many empires. Among them, the Byzantine Empire held a significant sway over the island in two distinct periods. The First Byzantine period, spanning from the late antique era (3rd century AD)…
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Cretan History The Emirate of Crete was an Islamic state that existed on the island of Crete from the late 820s to 961. Although the emirate recognized the suzerainty of the Abbasid Caliphate and maintained close ties with Tulunid Egypt, it was de facto independent. A group of Andalusian exiles…
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Cretan History The island of Crete, with its strategic location and rich history, has been a coveted prize for many empires. Among them, the Byzantine Empire held a significant sway over the island in two distinct periods. The Second Byzantine period, spanning from the island’s reconquest in 961 AD to…
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Cretan History Venetian Crete: Between East and West The Crossroads of the Mediterranean The Venetian period in Crete, spanning from 1211 to 1669, marks a fascinating chapter in the island’s history. This era saw Crete become a melting pot of cultures, a vibrant hub where the East met the West.…
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Cretan History Ottoman Crete: A Period of Change and Conflict The Ottoman period in Crete began in 1646 with the Ottoman conquest of the western part of the island. The Venetians, however, maintained their hold on the capital Candia until 1669. The offshore island fortresses of Souda, Grambousa, and Spinalonga…
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Cretan History Crete gained autonomy under Prince George of Greece, and in 1908, Cretan deputies declared union with Greece. After the Balkan Wars, this union was internationally recognized in 1913. Eleftherios Venizelos, a prominent Cretan politician, played a crucial role in the island’s unification with Greece and became a leading…
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