A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century. According to ...

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This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract This paper concentrates on the contacts between Knossos and the Pediada during the Old and New Palace periods. The distribution and topography ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Among the numerous vessels brought to light by Sir Arthur Evans in the Temple Repositories of the Central Palace Sanctuary at Knossos are four ...

An interdisciplinary study suggests that the legend of Crete’s man-bull originated in visionary experiences induced by psychoactive substances and the labyrinthine environment of the Palace of Knossos ...

A mighty wind buffeted our Olympic Airways jet, bouncing it around as we descended at Heraklion, Crete’s capital. As I maneuvered my stick-shift rental Opel through a maze of Heraklion’s narrow ...

Crete has launched a tourism campaign to lure more visitors to its sunny coasts and beautiful beaches. The Greek island is known for it's beautiful landscapes. In fact, Elafonissi Beach was just named ...