The Minoan civilization, which flourished on Crete from about 3000β1100 bce, began to decline by the middle of the 15th century bce due to a combination of natural disasters (such as the eruption of Thera), internal disruptions, and increasing Mycenaean influence from mainland Greece. Following these changes, elements of Cretan and mainland traditions were combined in material culture and administration.
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