Arthur Evans, a British archaeologist, uncovered evidence of the Minoans, a Bronze Age civilization, challenging previous perceptions of their isolation. The Minoans were adept sailors and traders, connecting with other civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean for materials like bronze, which was crucial for their technological advancement. The Minoans left little written records, but their presence was recorded by other cultures they interacted with, such as the Egyptians. The inevitable decline of the Minoan civilization was likely due to a combination of natural disasters, such as earthquakes and the cataclysmic eruption of Thera, and potential internal conflicts, leading to the collapse of their once-flourishing society.

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