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The Minoans influenced Cyprus significantly, leaving a legacy that saw modified scripts used to transcribe local languages. The island's wealth soared as they traded copper, forming economic ties with neighboring regions, including Egypt and cities like Ugarit. However, by the 15th and 14th centuries BC, Cyprus faced threats from pirates and powerful empires like the Hittites, causing turbulence in its economy and military engagements culminating in the island's eventual Hittite conquest.