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

The notion of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World can be traced back to the fifth century B.C. These creations rivaled many created by nature in their size, majesty, and beauty. Six of the ...

If you are more invested in archaeology than art, the “Wonders of Ancient Crete” group tour run by Cox & Kings (0333 060 2995 ...

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world ... on mainland Greece but on the nearby island of Crete, between 2200BC and 1450BC.

But the European island best known for its beach holidays is also home to an array of ancient palaces. However, Crete’s plethora of historical sites and four UNESCO world heritage locations ...