Knossos Palace
Posted on 09. May, 2009 .
On the eve of the 20th century Sir Arthur Evans discovered Knossos, the main Palace of the Minoan Civilization in Crete. Settled upon the area of Heraklion and named after King Minos of Crete, the Palace of Knossos features numerous details of the great Minoan Civilization and is considered to be the largest Bronze Age [...]
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Bull-leaping fresco
Posted on 07. May, 2009 .
Bull-leaping was the favourite sports of the Minoans. It was a ritual practised mostly by young men and women, a spectacle memorialised in the frescoes at Knossos Palace. Photo of Bull-leaping fresco by oboulko
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Minoan frescoes in Knossos
Posted on 07. May, 2009 .
Knossos is a multi-storey building lying at almost six acres of land, which was built between 1700 and 1400BC. Walls were decorated by frescoes and other paintings, adding a sophisticated note to the Palace. Tourists admiring the Minoan Prince fresco in Knossos. Photo by Robert Young
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Video of plane taking off Heraklion airport
Posted on 03. Apr, 2009 .
Airplane leaving Heraklion airport and flying above the port of Heraklion. The International airport of Heraklion is located at the east edge of the city.
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Lions fountain or Morosini fountain in Heraklion
Posted on 03. Apr, 2009 .
The Lions Fountain, also known as Morosini Fountain in the heart of Heraklion, was built in 1628 by General Morosini, during the Venetian Rule in Crete. Francesco Morosini was the local Governor, who wanted to build a monument to commemorate the Venetian Success, driving water to the City Centre. Lions or Morosini fountain by felissy
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Almiros River in Amoudara
Posted on 28. Mar, 2009 .
A video showing Almiros river at the west end of Amoudara beach, near the electricity plant at Linoperamata.
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Walking on Amoudara beach
Posted on 28. Mar, 2009 .
The beach of Amoudara, 5 km east of Heraklion. Amoudara is a long sandy beach west of the Heraklion Olympic Stadium, which is visible in the background in this photo. Ammoudara photo by: xamogelo