He developed a large collection of Minoan and other Cretan antiquities, which he has now donated to the Greek state.
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In her general work on the Minoans (Dawn of the Gods, 1968), Hawkes was one of the first archaeologists to suggest that the ancient Minoans might have been ruled by women; the idea had been discussed long before by historians of culture and religion (for instance Joseph Campbell), and outside of the academic community, sometimes by feminists.
Evidence that suggest the Minoans may have performed human sacrifice has been found at three sites: (1) Anemospilia, in a MMII building near Mt. Juktas, interpreted as a temple, (2) an EMII sanctuary complex at Fournou Korifi in south central Crete, and (3) Knossos, in an LMIB building known as the "North House." (explanation of abbreviations)
The Minoan civilization of Crete has been named after him by the archaeologist Arthur Evans.
The name poppy goddess was given to a large female figurine which is believed to represent a Minoan goddess, discovered in a sanctuary of the Post-palace period (LM III, 1400–1100 BC) at Gazi, Crete.
This bay owes its name to the Minoan King Staphylus whose ships are supposed to have landed in this cove.