Ancient Rizinia
Late Minoan IIIC city in Crete, strategically located on the Patela plateau, with evidence of a unique political system and external connections.
Archives: Listing
Minoan Shipyard at Agii Theodori
Archaeological site near Heraklion featuring a Minoan-era dry dock (c. 1600-1450 BCE), showcasing advanced shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure.
Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete
Housed in a restored power plant in Heraklion, this institution studies and presents Eastern Mediterranean biodiversity, geology, and paleontology.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Greece's most important museums, housing Minoan artifacts and treasures spanning 5,500 years of Cretan history.
Minoan Palace of Epano Archanes
Partially excavated Minoan palace in Epano Archanes, Crete, dating back to 1700-1450 BC, with unique features and artifacts.
Epano Archanes archaeological museum
Housed in a neoclassical building in Tzami district, showcasing Minoan artifacts from the Archanes region like vases, tools, & figurines.
Anemospilia
Minoan era archaeological site with remnants of a building destroyed by an earthquake in the 17th century BC, possibly containing evidence of human sacrifice.
The Minoan villa at Vathypetro
Minoan villa at Vathypetro shows elite life and economy. Features include reception halls, olive presses, and a shrine with equinox alignments.