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Ancient Greece
Did the Minoan Civilization Really End Due to Giant Tsunamis?
For hundreds of years historians and archaeologists have been trying to find answers as to how the great Minoan civilization of Crete came to an end, but no definitive answer has ever been found.
A Bronze Age culture centered on...
Ancient Greece
The Mystery of the Oldest Throne in Europe at the Palace of Knossos
In the palace of Knossos, a magnificent throne room built during the 15th century BC is considered the oldest such room in Europe.
Ancient Greece
Minoan Ancient Palaces of Crete in Bid for UNESCO Approval
Greek authorities are finalizing the candidacy file for the inclusion of Crete’s Minoan-era ancient palaces in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The file will be submitted by the Ministry of Culture and includes the palaces of Zakros, Knossos, Phaistos, Malia,...
Ancient Greece
Evidence of Human Sacrifice in Minoan Civilization Found in Crete
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...
Ancient Greece
How Greek Archaeologist Minos Kalokairinos Discovered Knossos
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...
Ancient Greece
What Did Archaeologist Arthur Evans Take From the Minoan Palace in Knossos?
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...
Ancient Greece
The Most Influential Cities of Bronze Age Greece
The Bronze Age in ancient Greece was a pivotal era that laid the foundation for the rich tapestry of Hellenic (Greek) civilization. A period marked by technological advancements, cultural achievements, and intricate social structures, the Bronze Age witnessed the...
Greek News
Matriarchy May Have Prevailed in Minoan Civilization
The Minoan civilization, among the earliest and most advanced societies in the Bronze Age, excelled in art, trade, and the prominent role of women.
Women in ancient Greece were markedly disadvantaged in terms of rights, often confined to domestic and...
Ancient Greece
Minoans’ Sophisticated Diet Included Imported Spices From Asia
The Minoans were a remarkable people with a civilization far advanced for its time in many ways with artwork and palaces replete with riches beyond description; now, we know that their diet was as rich and varied as their...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur
The myth of Theseus and the Minotaur is one of the most tragic and fascinating myths in Greek mythology.
Until British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans unearthed the palace of Knossos, the story of the half-man, half bull killed by Theseus...