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
