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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?