Keftiu, or Caphtor to biblical scholars, may have been the source of many of our legends, and beliefs. What part of Keftiu myth is real?
Keftiu
Return to Margarites and Keramion On a Quest for Simple Perfection
Our search for Minoan ceramic perfection takes us back to Margarites Village and the amazing workshop Keramion.
Spring Warms the Waters Off Crete’s Fabulous Beaches
It’s finally Spring on Crete island, and the pristine waters offshore are warming and welcoming visitors and locals alike.
And the Gods Favor Crete
In his first controversial book on extraterrestrials in antiquity, the legendary UFO expert and author of the famous book “Chariots of the Gods,” Erich von Däniken devoted a chapter to the “Minoan Hypothesis.” This theory, derived from Plato’s descriptions of Atlantis, which were later associated with the destruction of Thera (Santorini), has been hotly debated for decades now.
The Mystery of Monastiraki: A Search for the Most Sacred
On the island of Crete many mysteries wait patiently their discovery. One place that comes to mind when I think of misunderstood Minoan Crete is the site of Monastiraki, what was probably a palace overlooking the Amari Valley, south east of Rethymno.