The guide focuses on "Archanes" an important archeological site of the Minoan civilisation. In this guide the archeologists John and Efi Sakellarakis, present the excavations they have conducted in the site. With this guide at hand one can visit the parts of the splendid palace which are preserved amongst the houses of the modern town, the impressive cemetery complex at the neighbouring area Phourni as well as the Anemospilia excavations which have revealed sensational evidence of a human sacrifice.
The guide focuses on "Archanes" an important archeological site of the Minoan civilisation. In this guide the archeologists John and Efi Sakellarakis,...
From the remote Neolithic period the soil of Crete has lovingly protected priceless treasures, which have been, and are continually being brought to light by archaeological excavations. These masterpieces of Cretan, and especially of Minoan civilization, are now displayed in the Herakleion Museum, and form a collection of unique value. The publication of the "Guide to the Herakleion Museum" by Ekdotike Athenon is intended to help the visitor to become acquainted with the treasures of Cretan art in a scientific and methodical way, and, through the exhibits, to trace the evolution of the...
From the remote Neolithic period the soil of Crete has lovingly protected priceless treasures, which have been, and are continually being brought to l...
