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Minoan Civilization — Europe's First Advanced Culture

The Minoan civilization (c. 3000-1100 BC), centred on Crete, was Europe's first advanced culture — famed for its grand palaces, frescoes and Linear A script. The major palatial and urban centres of Crete.
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📍 Π.Ε. Ηρακλείου (3)

  1. 🏰 Knossos

    The Palace of Knossos, the largest Minoan complex, tied to the myth of the Labyrinth.

  2. 🏛️ Palace of Phaistos

    The Palace of Phaistos on the Messara plain, find-spot of the famous Phaistos Disc.

  3. 🏛️ Agia Triada

    Agia Triada, a Minoan villa/palace beside Phaistos, with important finds.

📍 Π.Ε. Λασιθίου (2)

  1. 🏛️ Minoan Palace of Kato Zakro

    Kato Zakros, the fourth great palace, at the eastern tip of Crete.

  2. 🏛️ Gournia

    Gournia, the best-preserved Minoan town, with streets and houses.