Thucydides’ vision of ancient Crete was a thalassocracy, from the Greek words thalassa, meaning “sea,” and ... B.C. DAGLI ORTI/ART ARCHIVE Perhaps the clearest sign of Minoan influence ...
What it is: A fired clay disk inscribed with symbols that have never been deciphered Where it is from: The ancient Minoan ... Sea. Their civilization is renowned for its art and architecture ...