Where Minos reigned is the island of CRETE, a large Greek island located in the Mediterranean Sea. It was the center of the Minoan civilization, an ancient Bronze Age culture that flourished from around 2600 to 1100 BC. The Minoans were known for their advanced architecture, art, and trading networks. CRETE was also the home of the legendary King Minos, who according to Greek mythology, ruled the island with an iron fist.