Wealth became concentrated and power and social complexity developed on Crete largely as a result of:

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Crete's location at the crossroads between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East allowed for trade and cultural exchange, which led to the development of wealth, power, and social complexity. Though obsidian was highly valued, it alone would not have been enough to create such significant developments on the island. There is also no evidence to suggest that there was an abundant source of gold on Crete.

Wealth Became Concentrated and Power and Social Complexity Developed on Crete