In a historic and long due decision, the UNESCO added the Minoan Palaces on Crete to the World Heritage List. The six Minoan palace centers ...

Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia—have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, recognizing ...

The UNESCO Expert Council has recommended postponing the inclusion of Crete's Minoan Palaces on the World Heritage List.

One of the palace's most iconic artworks, the Dolphin Mural depicts dolphins and fish in a lively marine scene. Knossos was a major center of the Minoan civilization, which flourished on Crete during ...

ATHENS, May 17 (Xinhua) -- A replica of the famous Dolphin Mural at the Knossos archaeological site on Greece's Crete island was damaged on Friday due to strong winds in the area, the Greek ...

Ancient Cretans ‘Killed’ Their Tombs With Final Feasts During Bronze Age Shift Cretans tombs from the Bronze Age reveal a ritual ‘closing’ of burial sites around 1700 BCE, where final interments, ...

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 ...

Unlocking Greek mythology By exploring Minoan civilization, exhibition aims to build mutual respect and trust, Wang Kaihao reports.

Nearby stands a tholos (above), a type of beehive-shaped Bronze Age burial structure. (Palace of Nestor Excavations/Courtesy of the Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati) ...

We’ve drafted a special itinerary for those looking for a deep dive into the must-see archaeological destination in Crete: Knossos Palace. In the company of a local expert, we'll take our time ...

Santorini, Greece Santorini is a name that conjures images of spellbinding sunsets and iconic white-washed buildings set against volcanic cliffs. This landscape was created by a cataclysmic volcanic ...