The civilization was founded around 3100 BC on the Island of Crete, and it flourished until the 15th century BC when it was destroyed by conquerors from the mainland.
The Minoan Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization that is regarded as the oldest civilization in Europe. The civilization was founded around 3100 BC on the Island of Crete, and it flourished until the 15th century BC when it was destroyed by conquerors from the mainland.