In honor of the legendary King Minos, he termed the civilization he uncovered “Minoan.” A polychrome relief of a bull adorns the north entrance of the Palace of Knossos. Bull imagery saturates ...

The Palace of Knossos holds a place in both mythology and archaeology. It was at the core of the Minoan civilization that ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.

This civilization flourished from 2600 B.C. to 1400 ... Knossos, restored to a partial extent since the Minoans left, is known for its fabulous Palace and its frescoes. Perhaps the largest and most ...

Minoan civilization reached its peak between 2,000 and 1400 BC, when palaces were its center. Palace cities, such as those of Knossos and Phaistos, were among the Minoan civilization. The islands were ...

Minoan Greece had fast food 3,600 years ago, with food stalls serving dishes like souvlaki, a beloved Greek staple still popular today.

In the capital, you'll find ancient ruins of the Minoan civilization at the Palace of Knossos, the impressive Koules Fortress by the harbour, and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum filled with ...