Minoan trade

The Minoans, an ancient civilization based on Crete around 2000 BCE, were skilled traders who established extensive maritime networks across the Aegean and beyond. They traded goods like pottery, jewelry, and olive oil for rare resources such as obsidian, precious metals, and textiles from distant regions. Their advanced ships and organizing skills allowed them to connect with Egypt, Anatolia, and the Middle East, fostering cultural exchange and economic prosperity. Minoan trade was vital for their wealth, influence, and the spread of their art and ideas throughout the eastern Mediterranean.