+The [Minoan](/wiki/minoan) civilization, a prominent [Bronze Age](/wiki/bronze-age) culture, arose on the island of Crete. Its sophisticated palatial centers, vibrant frescoes, and thalassocratic influence shaped the ancient Aegean world.
+## See also
+- [Crete](/wiki/crete)
+- [Knossos](/wiki/knossos)
+- [Aegean](/wiki/aegean)