Crete is part of Greece today, but it was once a part of Crete. In particular, their temple at Knossos was a magnificent piece of architecture. A number of great accomplishments were achieved by the ...

Local island elites first acquired Cretan pottery and textiles as a symbol of prestige. Later, the presence of Minoan merchants also prompted island communities far from Knossos to adopt Crete’s ...

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.

Among the cities is Knossos ... and Minoans they've remained ever since. In his extensive excavations, Evans uncovered the remains of a vast building complex; finding pottery and jewellery ...

Based on the style of pottery fragments discovered ... The ancient palace Knossos is the best known example of Minoan architecture, with a central open space flanked by wings of dozens of smaller ...

Among the cities is Knossos ... and Minoans they've remained ever since. In his extensive excavations, Evans uncovered the remains of a vast building complex; finding pottery and jewellery ...