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Visitors of Crete have found out that when exploring local villages it's possible to find Cretan memories to take back home.
A mysterious 4,000-year-old structure on Crete reveals an ancient secret hidden for millennia.
One of the most captivating remnants of the ancient world is the Boxers Fresco from the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri on ...
Greek politicians and archaeologists expressed outrage over the collapse of a section of the 'Dolphin Fresco' at the Palace ...
A replica of the famous Dolphin Mural at the Knossos archaeological site on Greece's Crete island was damaged on Friday due to strong winds in the area, the Greek Culture Ministry said on Saturday.
A section of the iconic dolphin fresco at Knossos Palace collapsed on May 16, 2025, sparking outrage over the site's neglect.
From tastings with olive oil sommeliers to celebrating harvest season at family-run mills, here’s how to experience ...
Alternatively, those looking to do some sightseeing will want to visit the Palace of Knossos, Crete’s biggest archaeological attraction. Built around 2000 BC, when it was the capital of Minoan ...
The Top Archaeological Sites and Museums of ChaniaExploring the historical heritage of Chania, Crete through the ages ...
What ever happened to the Minoan civilization? Centered on the island of Crete 15 centuries before Christ, the seagoing Minoans once dominated the commerce and influenced the culture of the ...
in southern Crete, a circular tomb was emptied and its bones buried in a pit, accompanied by hundreds of broken cups. In Kephala Petras, some tombs were filled with stones in an act archaeologists ...
and a symbol of the peak of Minoan pottery art. A clay boat model from 2600 to 2300 BC illustrates the tradition of shipbuilding at the time. Sailboats were introduced to Crete when the Bronze Age ...