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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...

The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they were made with a special kind...

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 locals call it the "Atlantis of Crete." The ancient village of Sfentyli is sinking slowly but inevitably into the waters of a reservoir...

The Curetes were purportedly the first inhabitants of the Greek island of Crete. They were mythical creatures, specifically legendary benign deities who lived prior...

Whether human sacrifices took place in ancient Minoan civilization is a topic of great debate among scholars, with some claiming there is strong archaeological...

An intact chamber tomb dating from the late Minoan period discovered in Crete in 2018, provides valuable insights into Minoan culture and society. It is...

An ancient Greek theater has recently been discovered at the remote ancient site of Lissos south of Chania on Crete. Facing east, the structure appears...

During the 2nd annual Cretan Lifestyle Conference in Rethymno, Crete in Greece, over a hundred and fifty researchers and professionals gathered to discuss and...

The only way to truly appreciate the beauty and majesty of the landscape of Crete is to walk through it. There are more walking...