Cretan History: Minoan, Military, Religious
Cretan history is facinating and complex due to the strategic geographical location of Crete Island. Located between Africa, Asian Minor and Europe, Crete has been an ideal location for fortresses and strong-holds in the Mediterranean. Consequently, Crete has been subject to periods of occupation and influence by foreign nations, these influences have helped to shape Cretan culture into the facinating society it is today.
Ancient Crete is a facinating history to study due to its rich cultural significance on a global level. Crete is the home of the ancient Minoan people that have become the subject of history books as well as Greek mythology. [Read more about mythology]
