= Economy = (7)

Explore the Minoan economy in Age of Empires IV, detailing Crete's rich resources, agricultural output, and extensive trade networks.

Crete was rich in natural resources, including farmland, water, supplies, timber, copper, building stone, and access to the sea. The Minoans were prosperous thanks to agriculture and fishing, but grew rich primarily on trade.

The Minoans grew grain, fruit, herbs, and olives. Grain, wine, olive oil, timber, ceramics, and manufactured goods were their principal exports. They imported tin, silver, gold, linen, luxury items, and raw materials for manufacturing.