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Minoan Ancient Palaces of Crete in Bid for UNESCO Approval
Greek authorities are finalizing the candidacy file for the inclusion of Crete’s Minoan-era ancient palaces in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The file will be...
Ancient Eleutherna on Crete Reveals Story of the Dawn of Greek Civilization
Ancient Eleutherna, located on the northwest foot of Mount Ida on Crete, has been revealing archaeological treasures from the dawn of Greek civilization.
At 380...
Hominid Footprints on Crete Could Change Evolutionary Theory For Good
The impressions had been made by hominids on Crete 5.6 million years ago, making them by far the oldest footprints ever discovered in Europe.
11,000-Year-Old Greek Cave Art Found on Crete
The earliest Greek cave art depicting extinct animals was discovered on Crete and is believed to be at least 11,000 years old.
Dating back to...
Saint Yakinthos: Crete’s Valentine Equivalent
February 14th is the globally-celebrated day of Saint Valentine, internationally known as the day of lovers. Millions of stores around the world are lavishly...
Australia’s First Battle of Crete Memorial Gets Green Light to Proceed
Work on the Battle of Crete Memorial at Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia is underway after many years of planning, negotiating, and fundraising.
Battle...
The Mysterious Minoan ‘Snake Goddess’ of Crete
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Since the discovery of the so-called Minoan ‘Snake Goddesses,’ it has been debated whether British archaeologist Arthur Evans' ideas and overstatements about Minoan culture...
Why Ancient Roman Concrete Lasted Thousands of Years
The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they were made with a special kind...
The Mysterious Lake of Agios Nikolaos, Crete
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Lake Voulismeni (Greek: Λίμνη Βουλισμένη) is an ancient lake located in the center of the city of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete.
The ‘Atlantis of Crete’: The Sinking Village of Sfentyli
The locals call it the "Atlantis of Crete." The ancient village of Sfentyli is sinking slowly but inevitably into the waters of a reservoir...