Minoan civilization

Phaistos: This is how the archaeological site will look after the completion of the works – See images

The significant archaeological site of Phaistos will acquire a new, modern appearance through a series of interventions by the Ministry of Culture, aimed at upgrading the visitor service infrastructure.

Zakros Gorge: A Magical Trail in Lassithi Combined with Refreshing Dives

While the Lassithi region is primarily known for the glamorous Elounda and bustling Ierapetra, it also boasts other beauties worth exploring: from fortresses and churches to the ruins of ancient cities and settlements, as well as intriguing hiking trails like the one through Zakros Gorge.

Minoan bronze dagger discovered in Antalya

A 3,600-year-old bronze dagger, believed to be from the Minoan civilization, has been unearthed off the coast of Kumluca in Antalya, marking a major archaeological discovery. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy emphasized the significance of the discovery, calling it one of the most important finds in the history of underwater archaeology.

Palace of legendary King Minos swarmed by visitors

The Palace of Knossos, the seat of the legendary King Minos on the southern island of Crete, has received visitors to the tune of more than 5,000 daily since early August.

The traffic in the area is at its peak, with the chief warden of the palace, Nikos Papadakis, telling the Athens-Macedonian News Agency that during August, the number of visitors can exceed 200,000.

‘Unique’ archaeological find made during airport construction work in Crete

Earth-removal work on the installations for a new airport on the southern Aegean island of Crete has led to an archaeological discovery that Greece's Culture Ministry says is unique for its period and needs to be examined much more thoroughly to reveal its exact significance.

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