The Minoans were the first European civilization, they existed on crete which is now a part of Greece now. The Minoans have an important place in world history, as building the first civilization to appear on soil. The Minoans are famous for the palace Knossos, which was built around a central courtyard. The Minoans were named by Sir Arthur Evans, he got their name from King Minos. Most of the Minoans lived in small villages and made their living from farming. They grew wheat, barley, grapes, and olives. They also raised animals such as, goats, cattles, sheeps, and pigs. The clothes they wore back then is different from what we wear today. The men wore loincloths, also a kind of kilt . The women’s wore layered skirts and bodices. The Minoans
