translate English to French: During this period, there was a great development in architecture creating the islands significant magnificent palaces of Knossos, Phaistos, Malia en Zakros, all beautifully decorated with impressive, brightly-coloured frescoes, illustrating the quality of life of the Minoan culture.
Les bergers crétois s'occupent de grands troupeaux de chèvres et de moutons. Les pêcheurs sur leurs ‘'kaikis'' (petits bateaux de pêche) approvisionnent quotidiennement les marches et les restaurants en poisson frais.