While we've seen lots of ruined cities as we've driven through Crete, none have really rivaled Knossos! Sir Arthur Evans' great excavation is a wonderful way to explore Minoan power on the cusp of Mycenean destruction. If you are interested, here is a good video on the topic: https://youtu.be/ev-WeyQjCWk
Knossos was Europe's first city and the throne of Mycenean culture. We spent a great afternoon exploring the site and especially the frescos
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