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What destroyed the Minoan civilization?
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Expert Answer
The Thera (Santorini) volcanic eruption around 1600 BCE contributed significantly, but the Minoans survived initially. Decline likely involved multiple factors: tsunami damage, ash fallout, earthquake, and eventual Mycenaean conquest. The Atlantis legend may partially derive from this event.
Key Insight
The Thera (Santorini) volcanic eruption around 1600 BCE contributed significantly, but the Minoans survived initially.
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