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Minoan treasures

Crete’s Chrysi Island Gives Up More Minoan Treasures

2019-11-05 by Phil Butler

Chrisi island

A recent archaeological dig on remote Chrysi Island has led to the discovery of some impressive findings from the Minoan era.

Tags: archaeological discovery, archaeology, architectural treasure, Chrysi Island, Greek Ministry of Culture, Minoan, Minoan archaeology, Minoan find, Minoan treasures

The Mystery of the Eteocretans – Gatekeepers of Crete’s Hidden Past

2019-08-19 by Phil Butler

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Homer’s Odyssey tells of the hero Odysseus visiting Crete on his return home. The tale also tells of the unsolved mystery of the Eteocretans.

Tags: August Schoergendorfer, crete, Dorians, Eteocretans, Henri van Effenterre, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Hitler, Knossos, Kydones, Linear A, Major General Julius Ringe, master race, Minoan, Minoan Civilization, Minoan treasures, Minoans, Nazi archaeology, Nazi mysticism, Odysseus, Phaistos disc

10 Reasons “Crete” Should Be TripAdvisor’s Number One Destination

2018-03-22 by Phil Butler

Elafonisi Beach

TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Destinations of Europe 2018 were just announced, and Crete now sits at prestigious No. 4. However, us Minoans take great offense at not being chosen number one, since we gave you roads, usable toilets, and the world’s greatest EVER jewelry.

Tags: Agia Roumeli, crete, Crete adventure, Crete adventures, Crete destinations, Crete tours, Crete travel, Filoxenia, Incredible Crete, Matala Plain, Minoan treasures, raki, siga-siga, TripAdvisor

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Papoura Hill Returns to the Spotlight on Sunday

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An event to present the identity of the Minoan Monument on Popoura Hill is organized by the Municipality of Minoa Pediada on Sunday, November 16.

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