History
Archaeological signatures of craft specialization in Minoan palace economies
Quick fact
In the Lapidary's Workshop at Knossos, excavators found not only stone vases but also a cache of obsidian and serpentine blades, along with raw chunks and finished vessels, clearly showing a craftsman's workspace integrated into the palace complex.
Why this is interesting
You might picture Minoan palaces as royal homes, but was their real purpose a massive workshop, controlling everything from pottery to perfume?