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.

The Palace of Knossos is the largest of the Minoan palaces in Greece. The Palace of Knossos holds a place in both mythology ...

Archaeologists in Crete have uncovered a 3,800-year-old Minoan ritual of demolishing tombs and a communal feast.

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 opening ceremony of a special exhibition on Minoan civilization in Greece was held on Monday at the Palace Museum in ...

The Palaces of Knossos, Malia, and Zakros are all Bronze Age Minoan palace complexes that offer a singular experience, allowing tourists to glimpse into the lives of the ancient peoples ...

Other artifacts demonstrate a kaleidoscope of facets of the everyday life of the Minoans. Decorations on a gold signet ring ...

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must-see in Crete — and all of Greece, even — for its extensive collection of Minoan art ... admission to the Palace of Knossos, is €10 EUR.

Among the cities is Knossos, a great city ... there are still many unanswered questions about Minoan civilisation. The word 'palace', which Evans used to describe the large buildings he excavated ...