Thucydides’ vision of ancient Crete was a ... BRITISH MUSEUM/SCALA, FLORENCE As the Minoan upper classes grew increasing wealthy, they imported luxuries—jewelry and precious stones—which ...

In ancient Minoan society, wealth was a standard of living ... A great number of the Minoans were fine artisans, making jewelry, pottery, seals, and figurines. In addition to olive farming, they also ...