Knossos

A 3,600-Year-Old Bronze Dagger Unearthed from Ancient Shipwreck

In an exciting underwater discovery near Kumluca, Antalya, a bronze dagger adorned with silver rivets has been recovered from the…

5 months ago

The Enchanted Greek Islands: Must See Gems for 2024

In the realm of infinite possibilities, where the whispers of ancient gods still echo in the wind, choosing which Greek…

1 year ago

Water Supply, Sewage Systems, and Environmental Engineering in Ancient Greece

The ancient city of Knossos on the island of Crete boasts a rich history of innovative engineering and architectural features.…

1 year ago

Heatwave Kleon in Crete: Knossos and other archaeological sites will close for 5 hours

Knossos, and other archaeological sites around Crete, will close for five hours today due to heatwave Kleon. As Chief Warden…

2 years ago

The Enchanted Greek Islands: Must See Gems for 2023

In the realm of infinite possibilities, where the whispers of ancient gods still echo in the wind, choosing which Greek…

2 years ago

Crete in UNESCO bid

The Central Archaeological Council is on the cusp of completing the candidacy file for the inclusion of Crete’s Minoan-era ancient…

2 years ago

Before the Ruins. See what Ancient Knossos Palace looked like in its Glory Days

Constructed around 1700BC, Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the most complex in Greece.…

3 years ago

Must see cities of Ancient Greece

In almost every Greek city you will find ancient monuments, sculptures or building remains that are evidence of the grand…

3 years ago

Greece – Free admission days to archaeological sites and museums

In Greece as in every other country around the world, there are certain days that entering the archaeological sites and museums is…

3 years ago

Nicolas Platon; 8 January 1909 – 28 March 1992) was a renowned Greek archaeologist.

He discovered the Minoan palace of Zakros on Crete. Nikolaos was born on the island of Cephalonia but his parents…

3 years ago

Greece's Minoans were indigenous Europeans, DNA finds

DNA reveals the origin of Greece's ancient Minoan culture. Europe's first advanced civilization was local in origin and not imported…

3 years ago

Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Greece

Greece has been topping the lists of 'safe destinations for travellers' this year as it strives to revive its key…

4 years ago

Before the Ruins. See what Ancient Knossos Palace looked like in its Glory Days

Constructed around 1700BC, Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the most complex in Greece.…

4 years ago

The most beautiful cities of Ancient Greece

In almost every Greek city you will find ancient monuments, sculptures or building remains that are evidence of the grand…

4 years ago

"Discover the other part of yourself" in Heraklion (VIDEO)

"Discover the other part of yourself" is the title of the new tourism video promoting Herkalion. The Municipality and the…

5 years ago

New research suggests Minoan civilisation was not wiped out due to natural disaster

New archaeological findings suggest that the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization may not have been caused by natural disasters…

5 years ago

Greece Summer Memories of 2019

Just like that 92 days of Summer in Greece for 2019 are over. But the days haven't been marked off…

5 years ago

Australian television presenter Jessica Rowe reveals her love for Greece

By Angela Kalias  Australian journalist, author and television presenter Jessica Rowe, recently visited Greece and shared her love for the…

6 years ago

Greek government removes historic sites from state fund list after protests

The Greek government has taken 2,330 archaeological sites, monuments and museums out of a state assets fund, after protests by…

6 years ago

Tomb of Bronze Age Minoan man discovered in Crete

A 3,500-year-old tomb of a Minoan man surrounded by funerary possessions has been found on the island of Crete. The…

6 years ago