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.

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to SKAI.

The ancient Minoan palace of Zominthos on Crete, located at a height of 1,200 meters, shows that Minoans were highlanders too ...

A team of archaeologists has discovered in Knossos, on the Greek island of Crete, the longest Linear A inscription found to ...

For hundreds of years experts have been trying to find answers as to how the great Minoan civilization of Crete came to an ...

A polychrome relief of a bull adorns the north entrance of the Palace of Knossos. Bull imagery saturates Cretan art, appearing in jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, and painting. FUNKYSTOCK/AGE ...

Beyond Crete's sun-drenched beaches is a world of ancient palaces filled with Minoan history, begging for more tourists.

daily. Tickets are €6 EUR and a combination ticket, which includes admission to the Palace of Knossos, is €10 EUR. Recent visitors highly recommend visiting both of these places, as some ...

They were known as the Minoans after their famous king, Minos. Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Minoan civilisation grew rich on trade and they built ...

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