Perhaps the inspiration for Atlantis, Minoan civilization born on the island of Crete spread throughout the Mediterranean before it mysteriously collapsed. Many myths and legends of Crete center ...

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In the early prehistoric era, minoans populated Crete, where they built an advanced civilization. This civilization flourished from 2600 B.C. to 1400 B.C. The civilization they established was based ...

Best hotels in Crete, from family-friendly resorts to mountain retreats - Greece's largest island offers every kind of ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization ... tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about ...

But even if the proportions of the alloy were less than ideal, the very existence of the tin and copper - both from outside Crete - tells us that the Minoans were moving around and trading by sea.

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

Guided by a specialist on Cretan history, you can tour the Minoan Palace of Phaistos as well as Gortys, formerly Crete’s Roman capital. They also recommend visiting Thrapsano, a village an hour ...

It sits just two hours by ferry across the Aegean Sea from the ominous round-the-clock tremors on the island of Santorini, ...

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area of about 3,300 square miles, Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean.

Libby Purves meets actor Brian Cox and singer June Tabor. Coming up at: 21:58 Weather View full schedule Minoan Bull Leaper (made around 3,500 years ago). Bronze statue of bull and acrobat, found ...

On a British Airways Holidays break to the polished Grecotel resorts in Corfu and Crete, you can float in bathtub-warm waters ...