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Ancient Crete
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Ancient Crete

Crete is an island in the eastern Mediterranean which during the Bronze Age produced the influential Minoan civilization with its distinctive architecture and art. An important member of the Greek world in the Archaic period, Crete dipped...
Exploring Western Crete's Archaeological Treasures
Article by Carole Raddato

Exploring Western Crete's Archaeological Treasures

As the cradle of European civilization and a meeting place of diverse cultures, Crete is a magical island that stands apart in the heart of the Mediterranean sea. Its prominent place in world history dates back to the mysterious and fascinating...
The Law Code of Gortyn, Crete
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The Law Code of Gortyn, Crete

The lawcode from Gortyn, Crete was written in the 5th century BCE and is said to be the largest epigraphic text in ancient Greek (8 m x 1.70 m).
Map of Minoan Crete
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Map of Minoan Crete

A map of Minoan Crete.
Gortyn, Crete
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Gortyn, Crete

The bouleuterion or meeting place for the city’s council of the Roman town of Gortyn, Crete (1st Century BCE).
Central Courtyard, Phaistos, Crete
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Central Courtyard, Phaistos, Crete

The Central Courtyard and East Apartments of the Minoan Palace of Phaistos, Crete (2000-1400 BCE).
Palace of Knossos, Crete
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Palace of Knossos, Crete

The Palace at Knossos, Crete, (c. 1500 BCE). A restored upper-level lightwell.
Malia, Crete
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Malia, Crete

Hypostyle Hall with six pillars, the Minoan settlement of Mallia archaeological site, Crete (1650-1450 BCE).
Byzantine Chapel at Hagia Triada, Crete
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Byzantine Chapel at Hagia Triada, Crete

The Byzantine single-aisled chapel of Agios Georgios lying over the remains of a Minoan villa at the Hagia Triada archaeological site in southern Crete. The church was built during the Venetian period at the beginning of the 14th century...
Phaistos Panorama, Crete
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Phaistos Panorama, Crete

The Minoan settlement of Phaistos archaeological site, Crete (2000-1400 BCE).
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