There is very little evidence to suggest that there were ever any major internal disputes within the Minoan civilization, however there are several factors that are said to have influenced its later downfall. One of the most supported is the theory that it was due to outside conquest. Spyridon Marinatos, a Greek archaeologist, theorized that around 1500 B.C.E.
There is scant evidence pointing to significant internal conflicts within Minoan society, yet several factors are believed to have contributed to its eventual decline. One of the most widely accepted theories posits that it was caused by external invasions. Spyridon Marinatos, a Greek archaeologist, proposed that around 1500 B.C.E.