Crete antiquity Crete’s Malia Minoan Palace Flooded by Recent Torrential Rains 6 years ago The recent torrential rains that damaged much of Crete flooded the ancient workshops excavated at the Minoan Palace at Malia. Crete’s Ancient Sunken City of Olus Gives Up More Secrets 6 years ago Underwater excavations off Crete island are revealing more facts about the sunken city of Olous, off Elounda. Crete’s Stunning New Archaeological Museum of Mesara Opens 6 years ago Crete’s Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis and other officials open the new Archaeological Museum of Mesara.