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The locals call it the "Atlantis of Crete." The ancient village of Sfentyli is sinking slowly but inevitably into the waters of a reservoir created by a dam. One part of the Cretan village has sunk completely. Only the red...

The Curetes were purportedly the first inhabitants of the Greek island of Crete. They were mythical creatures, specifically legendary benign deities who lived prior to the Minoan Civilization. There are several myths and versions thereof pertaining to the Curetes, or...

A recent DNA analysis of ancient Minoan genomes show that the choice of marriage partners was determined by one's own kinship. First cousin marriages were not unusual to the Minoans of the Bronze Age. A team of scientists from the...

Whether human sacrifices took place in ancient Minoan civilization is a topic of great debate among scholars, with some claiming there is strong archaeological evidence for the practice. Others argue there is no conclusive proof of this. Evidence pointing to...

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 a reminder of the rich and complex history of Crete, and it will continue to...

The Palace of Knossos on Crete was discovered by amateur Greek archaeologist Minos Kalokairinos, who, upon uncovering its treasures, strived to hide it from the then-ruling Ottoman Empire. Popular belief would have it that Sir Arthur Evans, the then-keeper of...

According to a curator at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England, former museum keeper and renowned archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, lobbied authorities of Crete to allow him to export artifacts he found while excavating the Minoan Palace of Knossos...

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 to be either an odeum, where musical activities took place, or a bouleuterion, where members...

USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier docked at Souda Bay, Crete in Greece for a scheduled port visit on December 26, 2023. “The Sailors of USS Gerald R. Ford are excited to return to the gorgeous island...

2023 was a remarkable year for archaeological discoveries in Greece, with several significant findings that shed light on the country's rich history. These remarkable finds highlight the wealth of archaeological treasures that still lie hidden beneath the surface of Greece,...