The downfall of which ancient civilization in the Mediterranean closely followed the caldera-forming eruption at Santorini?

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The Minoan civilization, which was centered on the island of Crete and other Aegean islands, experienced a significant decline closely following the catastrophic caldera-forming eruption at Santorini (also known as Thera) around 1600 BCE. This event is believed to have caused widespread destruction and disruption, contributing to the downfall of the Minoan civilization.

The Downfall of Which Ancient Civilization in the Mediterranean Closely