Gradually we have more and more Understanding of the minoan Civilization's crazy and Powerful Abilities that are mind-boggling to Think about with that research on the DNA of modern day people from Crete has Finally given a clear answer about where The Minoans originally came from Dr George stamatoyanopolis a scientist who Studied genes at the University of Washington in Seattle had finally found An answer to this question after 10 Years of research in addition we finally Have an answer to the question of how This civilization disappeared around 3400 years ago during a period between 1400 and 1200 BC two men from the minoan Civilization were buried in a special Underground space created from soft Limestone in South Eastern Crete they Were placed inside intricately designed Clay coffins called lanax which were Popular among the Minoans during the Bronze Age the coffins were adorned with Beautiful decorations indicating that The men held a prestigious position in Society the burial site was a eventually Closed off with stones and over time it Was forgotten leaving the deceased Undisturbed for all those centuries Recently a farmer in the area Unintentionally Disturbed the resting Place of the two men after thousands of Years of Peace as reported by George

Devosky for Gizmodo the farmer was Trying to park his vehicle under the Shade of an Olive Grove on his property When the ground suddenly collapsed Forcing him to look for another spot he Was about to drive away when he noticed A large hole about four feet wide where He had just parked standing on the edge Of the hull the man realized that he had Accidentally uncovered something amazing As from a statement archaeologists from The local Heritage Ministry known as Lafe of Antiquities began digging Beneath the farmer's Olive Grove in a Small village called russos The Village Is located just north east of kentra Laripecha in Southeastern Crete during Their excavation they discovered a Minoan tomb that was remarkably well Preserved despite its ancient age the Tomb was found in a pit that was Approximately four feet wide and eight Feet deep inside the tomb there were Three carved niches which could be Accessed through a vertical trench Inside the top Niche the archaeologist Discovered a coffee and various objects Scattered around on the floor in the Bottom Niche they found another sealed Coffin with 14 Greek jars called amorphi Which were used for rituals and a bowl According to Christina kilgrove from Forbes the excellent craftsmanship of The pottery discovered in the Tomb

Suggests that the people buried there Were quite wealthy however kilgrove Points out that compared to other burial Sites from the same minoan period this Particular tube did not have the more Intricate beehive shaped tombs commonly Found these men could be wealthy Killgrove States but not the wealthiest According to agarius panates the deputy Mayor of local communities agarian and Tourism of laripetra the kentry grave Had the unique Fortune of never being Found by thieves unlike many other Ancient tombs in fact it is likely that The tomb would have stayed undisturbed Forever if it weren't for an unforeseen Incident involving a broken irrigation Pipe the leaking water from the pipe Soaked the soil around the farmer's Olive growth which eventually led to the Incident where the farmer had to find a Different parking spot an interview with Krita post panzaeus expressed his joy And satisfaction regarding the Significant archaeological find he Mentioned that this discovery holds Great importance in enriching the local Culture and history pandeyas also saw it As a response to those who doubted the Existence of Minoans Inlet Petra Reinforcing the fact that they did Indeed have a presence in the area as Reported by the Archeology News Network The major of minoan settlements

Discovered on the island of Crete are Situated in flat and low-lying areas Rather than in the mountainous regions Of leopetra however an excavation Conducted in Anatoly leopadra in 2012 Unveiled a minoan mansion that dates Back to approximately the same time as The country tomb between 1600 and 1400 BC this finding suggests that a minoan Presence extended to the leopetra area During that era despite it being a less Common location for settlements compared To the lowlands and planes this recent Discovery provides additional evidence Of the existence of the ancient minoan Civilization as noted by Mark Cartwright In the ancient history encyclopedia the Minoans are best known for their complex Palace structures which likely served as The inspiration for the famous Greek Myth of theosis and the Minotaur According to the legend Queen pacify of Crete gave birth to the Minotaur a Fearsome creature that was half man and Half bull as a result of her attraction To a ball sent to Earth by the Greek God Zeus the Minotaur was condemned to spend Eternity wandering through the corridors Of an underground Labyrinth killing Anyone who crossed its path however it Met its demise at the hands of hero Theses a demigod who managed to escape The maze by using a magical threat Provided by Adrian the daughter of the

King there is still a lot we don't know About the history of the Minoans but There is very popular opinion by which The Mycenaean Greeks who lived on Mainland Greece invaded and conquered The minoan civilization the myceneans Were a militaristic society and their Expansion in decrete could have led to The decline of the Minoans some Archaeological evidence suggests a Violent end such as the presence of Destruction layers and evidence of fire In certain minoan palaces this could Have been the main reason why this Civilization disappeared in addition Another significant discovery about the Minoan civilization the unearthing of a Minoan villa in ziminthos Crete offers a Fascinating glimpse into the minoan Civilization the artifacts and Structures uncovered in ziminthos have Given researchers an unparalleled Opportunity to better understand the Minoan's way of life their social Structure economy and artistic Sensibilities The minoan villarins in Memphis was First discovered in 1982 by Archaeologist Jane sekaralicus located In the highlands of central Crete about 1 200 meters above sea level The Villa Is a significant departure from the Typical Coastal settlements associated With the Minoans the Villas remote and

Somewhat strategic location suggests the Minoans had a broad territorial reach And complex logistical and communication Networks excavations have since revealed A multi-storied complex that was likely Used for religious and administrative Purposes further challenging previous Assumptions about the minoan society the Villaretzementhos is a Marvel of minoan Architecture featuring characteristic Elements such as complex masonry Pillared Halls Courtyards as nightwells And light Wells for illumination the Structure's detailed design and Construction testify to the advanced Technological knowledge and skill of the Minoan builders The Village interior was Richly decorated with colorful frescoes And pottery many artifacts including Bronze and ceramic objects Stone vessels And sillstones were found at the site Providing valuable insights into the Minoan lifestyle and artistic Expressions On the other hand the Villa's location Far from the sea and closer to Mountainous resources suggests that the Minoids had a more diverse economy than Previously thought this diversity was Likely based not only on Maritime trade But also on the exploitation of Inland Resources these resources could have Included Metals Stone and Timber as well As agricultural products from the

Fertile Uplands of Crete the size and Complexity of the Villa along with the Variety and quality of artifacts imply a Socially stratified Society the site Seems to have been occupied by the Minoan elite serving as a hub for Administrative and religious activities The elite status of the occupants is Also suggested by the presence of luxury Items such as fine pottery and Intricately carved seal Stones Furthermore DNA analysis is helping us Uncover where the Minoans came from These people lived around 5000 years ago And were the first to create a Sophisticated Society during the Bronze Age on the island of Crete which is part Of modern day Greece the Research Indicates that the Minoans would Descended from a group of people who had Settled in the area about four thousand Years before the minoan civilization Flourished back in the early 1900s a British archaeologist named Sir Arthur Evans gave the Minoans their name he Called them that after the mythical Greek king called minus Evans had a Theory that the people who started the Minoan civilization actually came from North Africa because he noticed Similarities between their artifacts and Those from Egypt and Libya however other Archaeologists have since suggested Different possibilities some think the

Minoans may have come from places like Turkey the Balkans or the Middle East a Group of scientists from the United States in Greece recently studied the DNA of ancient minoan skeletons to Figure out who the Minoans were the most Likely descended from they focused on a Specific type of DNA called Mitochondrial DNA to get this Information inside our cells there are Little structures called mitochondria That produce energy these mitochondria Have their own special type of DNA which Carry is genetic information the Interesting thing about mitochondrial DNA is that it is only inherited from The mother to her children through the Egg this means that it holds valuable Clues about our maternal ancestry Tracing back to our ancient female Ancestors the new findings published in The scientific journal Nature Communications revealed that the minoan Civilization in ancient Crete most Likely originated from the local Population already present during the Bronze Age the research suggests that These individuals are likely descendants Of the earliest humans who arrived in Crete around 9 000 years ago Interestingly the study also highlights That the genetic makeup of the Minoans Shows the highest resemblance to Present-day European populations the

Senior author of the paper Dr George Stamatoyanopolis who is a professor at The University of Washington emphasizes The significance of DNA analysis in Unraveling our human history according To him the data presented in the study Underscores the valuable role that DNA Analysis plays in leading insights into Our past according to Dr George Stamatoyanopolis around 9 000 years ago A large group of people from Anatolia Which includes parts of turkey and the Middle East migrated to various places It was during this time that the first Neolithic people also arrived in Crete Dr stamatoyanopolis explained that their Analysis of mitochondrial DNA revealed That the Minoans had the closest genetic Connections with a Neolithic humans who Migrated during that time additionally Their genetic similarities were also Evident with both ancient and Present-day European populations these Results suggest the minoan civilization Arose 5 000 years ago in Crete from an Ancestral Neolithic population that had Arrived in the region about 4 000 years Earlier he said our data suggests that The Neolithic population that gave rise To the Minoans also migrated into Europe And gave rise to Modern European peoples Not to stamatoyanopolis who leads the UW Marquee molecular medicine center and Previously OS saw the UW division of

Medical genetics in the Department of Medicine emphasized the growing Significance of genetic analysis in Safeguarding human health he highlighted That their study not only demonstrates The importance of DNA in shaping a Healthier future but also in unraveling Our historical Roots Dr stamatoyanopolis And his team of researchers examine Genetic samples taken from 35 skeletons Discovered in a cave located in Crete's Lathe Plateau they then compared these Samples to mitochondrial DNA sequences Obtained from 135 different human Populations both ancient and modern the Analysis of the minoan samples revealed The presence of 21 different variations In mitochondrial DNA out of these six Were exclusive to the menodes while the Remaining 15 were shared with other Ancient and present-day populations Importantly none of the Minoans carried Mitochondrial DNA variations that are Commonly found in African populations Upon further investigation it was Discovered that the Minoans had only Distant genetic connections to Populations from Egypt Libya and other Parts of North Africa instead the Minoans had a higher degree of Similarity and their mitochondrial DNA With European populations particularly Those from northern and western Europe When the shared mitochondrial DNA

Variation of the Minoans was mapped out Geographically it was observed to be the Least prevalent in North Africa as one Moved across the Middle East Caucasus Mediterranean Islands southern Europe And Mainland Europe the percentage of Shared mitochondrial DNA variation Progressively increased the greatest Similarity in mitochondrial DNA was Found between the Minoans and Neolithic Populations from southern Europe the Analysis revealed that the Minoans had a Significant genetic resemblance to the Present-day population of the lassothy Plateau and Greece it's fascinating to Note that the maternal genetic Information which has been passed down Through numerous Generations via Mitochondria is still present in the Local residence of the latia Plateau Today the study involved a team of Researchers as co-authors including Jeffrey R Huey from Hartnell College Peristea pashu from democratus University of face Petros dreness from The renssela Polytechnic Institute Manelaus michelada jamaicus from the University of Crete and Donald Mastropalo Dimitra M licatus Patrick a Navas and John a Stamper tianopoulos From the University of Washington the Research received partial support from The National Institutes of Health Through a grant and also received

Funding from private sources among many Topics that Graham Hancock has touched Upon his views on the minoan Civilization stand out and provide a Unique perspective Hancock's ideas regarding the minoan Civilization extend from his overall Philosophy of alternative history he Posits that many ancient civilizations Like the Minoans had more sophisticated Knowledge and Skills than what is Traditionally credited to them to this End Hancock believes that the minoan Civilization was not just an advanced Culture for its time but possibly held Knowledge that would be considered Advanced even today according to Hancock The Minoans were not merely trading Partners in the Mediterranean but also Explorers who navigated far beyond the Known world of their time he often Emphasizes the minoan's advanced Knowledge of astronomy and navigation Suggesting that they were far more Technologically sophisticated than Mainstream historians believe what's More Hancock is famous for his Catastrophe theory in which he argues That advanced civilizations like the Minoans were abruptly ended by Cataclysmic events either natural or Extraterrestrial regarding the minoan Civilization he brings attention to the Eruption of fear modern-day Santorini in

A and 1600 BC an event that could have Triggered a tsunami and caused Widespread Devastation on Crete Hancock Proposes that such catastrophes not only Led to the downfall of advanced Civilizations like the Minoans but also Caused their Collective Amnesia wiping Out a significant part of human Knowledge the catastrophe theory he Claims is supported by numerous ancient Myths and legends worldwide many of Which describe gray floods or fires Wiping out previous generations Accomplishments moreover a researcher Named Alexander Barrios studied ancient Minoan civilization and found new Evidence showing that they were really Good at sailing and trading on the sea This helped them become rich and grow Their culture across the Mediterranean Region since they were located near the Sea they depended on sailing and trading With other countries which was very Important to their way of life the study Looked at how the Palaces were built and Found that they were designed in a way That a line with specific directions Used for navigation the main Central Courts of the Palaces which were big Rectangular areas were typically built In a north-south orientation this was a Key feature of the minoan palace Construction the research found that the Minoan Palaces were built in a way that

Faced important Stars used for Navigation this could have been helpful For Sailors who wanted to find their way To busy trading places like the Levan And Egypt the way the Palaces were Oriented represented the close Connection between Crete and those Foreign trading centers as well as the Power of local leaders in controlling Specific sea routes according to the Study it is believed that the Minoans Used star paths or specific Constellations in the sky to navigate Their way to cities in the Mediterranean Region these cities have archaeological Evidence like minoan artifacts and Frescoes which supports this idea the Concept of using constellations for Navigation is similar to the traditional Polynesian star sailing method known as Cavinger one example of a star path is a Star called Spicer in the Virgo Constellation it forms a direct route Connecting nosos which was the biggest Minoan Palace to the important trading City of sidon which is the modern day Lebanon Legend has it the sidon is the Place where Zeus the Greek god Transformed into a ball and kidnapped a Princess named Europa they sailed across The Mediterranean secrete where Europa Gave birth to King Minos King Minos Played a crucial role in starting the Minoan civilization just like nosos the

Main Courtyard in the minoan trading Center of Kato zakro is built in a way That faces important Stars used for Navigation it is also perfectly aligned With the Estonian winds which were Significant for sailing by following a Straight line from Kato zachrow one Would directly reach the ancient city of Palusium located at the mouth of the Pelusik branch of the River Nile This line is always in the same Direction and matches the exact Alignment with the central Courtyard in Cato's Acro these findings show that the Minoans had Advanced skills in Navigation they might have used a star Compass similar to the ones used in the Caroline islands near New Guinea this Challenges the belief that people during The Bronze Age had limited knowledge of Sailing on Open Seas mathematics and Trading between different regions more Studies are required to completely Comprehend the connection between Certain minoan palaces and the cities They partnered with as well as the Celestial navigation methods employed by The civilization nevertheless This Research offers an intriguing insight Into the core of minoan culture focusing On their economy and Maritime activities It highlights the significant influence Of celestial navigation in the Development and success of this ancient

Civilization the study's main finding is At the central courts of the Palaces Were mainly built facing specific star Pass that led to distant Coastal trading Centers like biblos and sidon This Research has the potential to provide Insights into the trade networks and Cultural interactions of the ancient World it also suggests that Celestial Navigation was being used much earlier Than first recorded mentions in Homer's Odyssey possibly a thousand years before That's it for today subscribe to our Channel and hit the