In the eastern Aegean, Minoan pottery has been found ... In honor of the legendary King Minos, he termed the civilization he uncovered “Minoan.” A polychrome relief of a bull adorns the ...

For hundreds of years experts have been trying to find answers as to how the great Minoan civilization of Crete came to an ...

In the early prehistoric era, minoans populated Crete, where they built an advanced civilization. This civilization flourished from 2600 B.C. to 1400 B.C. The civilization they established was based ...

Minoan civilization prospered from trade and sailed to as far as ... In addition to Crete, there are other Aegean islands as well. Traditionally, Cretans relied on agriculture to make their living.

A team of archaeologists has discovered in Knossos, on the Greek island of Crete, the longest Linear A inscription found to ...

The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.

This eruption is believed to have wiped out the Minoan civilization on the island, leaving behind the ruins of Akrotiri, often referred to as the "Pompeii of the Aegean." A visit to the ...

Nico’s main field of research is Aegean Bronze Age archaeology, especially Minoan Crete. Her research interests include mainstream archaeological work (e.g. archaeological field-work and the study of ...

Intense seismic activity continues in and around the Greek islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi and Ios, stirring fear in the southern Aegean Sea, with authorities meeting to plan next steps.