For hundreds of years experts have been trying to find answers as to how the great Minoan civilization of Crete came to an ...

The ancient Minoan palace of Zominthos on Crete located at a height of 1,200 meters shows that Minoans highlanders too.

And as a bonus, the Palace of Knossos is just a short drive away. Dive into more than 4,000 years of Greek history at the Palace of Knossos, Crete's most iconic archaeological site. The ancient ...

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 Minoans were the first great Greek civilisation between 2200BC and 1450BC. They were known as the Minoans after their famous king, Minos. Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on ...

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

Image caption, Artwork of a bull on a wall in Knossos Palace, Greece. After the Minoans came the Mycenaean civilisation, from mainland Greece. They were fine builders and traders, but they were ...

Beyond Crete's sun-drenched beaches is a world of ancient palaces filled with Minoan history, begging for more tourists.

Emma Loffhagen checks in One of the longest-enduring symbols of Ancient Greek mythology, which continues to capture the popular imagination, is that of the Labyrinth of Knossos. Set on Crete ...