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The Minoan Palace Centers included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List – Mitsotakis: “Another noble goal of our country has become a reality”

International recognition of the outstanding universal value of the archaeological sites of Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia – Mendoni: A landmark day for our homeland, the Greek people, Crete, and culture

The mural with the dolphins at the Palace of Knossos collapsed due to strong winds – See photos

It is a replica from 1960 of the original depiction from the restoration carried out by Arthur Evans. The original is housed in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum

The “Pompeii of Greece” that was buried by the Santorini volcano 5,000 years ago

The unique findings from the excavations at Akrotiri reveal an advanced civilization, which, along with the Minoan, was the most sophisticated in the Mediterranean during the Bronze Age. Undeniable witnesses to this are the exquisite frescoes, unique jewelry, buildings & works of art

Two big fire fronts threatened houses in Crete & Evia

The one in Evia is investigated as a possible arson