June 20, 2026

Crete, where Europe’s first advanced civilization flourished

Knossos was the largest palace of the Minoan civilization (c. 2000–1400 BCE).
Size: About 20,000 m², with hundreds of rooms, courtyards, and storage areas. Source Wikipedia (en)
Knossos
Knossos
Knossos
In Crete, the remains of the volcanic eruption from around 1600 B.C. are still visible – eruption of the Thera (Santorini) volcano
Crete, remains of the eruption of the Thera (Santorini) volcano