The Minoan civilization ran from 3500 BC, It represents the first advanced civilization in Europe, leaving behind a number of massive building complexes, sophisticated art, and writing systems, it is definitely worth visiting the Knossos complex and Heraklion archeological museum.
With a history of 5000 years , any attempt to summarize this culture is futile. Others have tried !
https://www.discovergreece.com/travel-ideas/cover-story/discover-cretan-way-life
