CIVILIZATION
MINOAN
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Question
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Their palaces were built on hills
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Their palaces were built near harbors
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Their palaces lacked defensive walls
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Their palaces had paved streets
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Detailed explanation-1: -Archeologists also found swords, arrow heads, armors and helmets as well as fortified towns and settlements. These all suggest that the Minoan Civilization was so massive they needed central structures for food storages as well as means to defend themselves against neighboring attacks.
Detailed explanation-2: -In general, there were no defensive walls, although a network of watchtowers punctuating key roads on the island has been identified. The walls and floors of the palaces were often painted, and colorful frescoes depicted rituals or scenes of nature.
Detailed explanation-3: -Interestingly, there were no defensive walls around palaces. The Minoans must have lived in peace on the island and relied on the sea and a navy for protection from outsiders.