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A Short History of Crete

Crete's past runs from Minoan palaces through Roman, Venetian and Ottoman rule. Knossos, Heraklion and Arkadi Monastery make different chapters visible.

A Short History of Crete

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At Knossos, look for the scale of Bronze Age palace life and its writing traditions. Heraklion's museum helps place the finds in context. Venetian fortifications and the later story of Arkadi Monastery show that Crete's history continued through changing rulers and the struggle against Ottoman rule.

Useful to know

  • Pair Knossos with the Heraklion Archaeological Museum rather than relying on the ruins alone for the Minoan story.

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