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New Creative Relevant Search filters Cretan Archaeology Stock Photos and Images  (1,166) Narrow your search: Black & white | Cut Outs Page 1 of 12 The Labours of Hercules. Roman mosaic. Detail. Depiction of Hercules battling the Lernaean Hydra (right) and capturing the Cretan Bull, ordered by King Eurystheus and bring it back to him (left). 3rd century AD. From Liria (Valencia province, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain. The Labours of Hercules. Roman mosaic. Detail. Depiction of Hercules battling the Lernaean Hydra (right) and capturing the Cretan Bull, ordered by King Eurystheus and bring it back to him (left). 3rd century AD. From Liria (Valencia province, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-labours-of-hercules-roman-mosaic-detail-depiction-of-hercules-battling-the-lernaean-hydra-right-and-capturing-the-cretan-bull-ordered-by-king-eurystheus-and-bring-it-back-to-him-left-3rd-century-ad-from-liria-valencia-province-spain-national-archaeological-museum-madrid-spain-image245492009.html Bronze helmet. Cretan, late 7th century B.C. Greece. The Met. NY, USA. Bronze helmet. Cretan, late 7th century B.C. Greece. The Met. NY, USA.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bronze-helmet-cretan-late-7th-century-bc-greece-the-met-ny-usa-image235922618.html Panoramic view on the archaeological site of Phaistos in Crete, Greece Panoramic view on the archaeological site of Phaistos in Crete, Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/panoramic-view-on-the-archaeological-site-of-phaistos-in-crete-greece-image384062628.html Terracotta plaque with a striding male figure. Period: Archaic; Date: 7th century B.C; Culture: Greek, Cretan; Medium: Terracotta; Dimensions: Terracotta plaque with a striding male figure. Period: Archaic; Date: 7th century B.C; Culture: Greek, Cretan; Medium: Terracotta; Dimensions:https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-terracotta-plaque-with-a-striding-male-figure-period-archaic-date-168232708.html geography / travel, Greece, Cyclades, Santorin (Thera), Akrotiri, destroyed 1620 BC by a volcanic eruption, archaeological excavation, storage reservoir, Cretan, Minoan, Thira, antiquity, amphorae, jugs, excavations, archaeology, historical, historic, ancient, geography / travel, Greece, Cyclades, Santorin (Thera), Akrotiri, destroyed 1620 BC by a volcanic eruption, archaeological excavation, storage reservoir, Cretan, Minoan, Thira, antiquity, amphorae, jugs, excavations, archaeology, historical, historic, ancient,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-geography-travel-greece-cyclades-santorin-thera-akrotiri-destroyed-19671125.html Cretan Frescoes of The Hagia Triada Sarcophagus Processsion and Libation for the |Dead Cretan Frescoes of The Hagia Triada Sarcophagus Processsion and Libation for the |Deadhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/cretan-frescoes-of-the-hagia-triada-sarcophagus-processsion-and-libation-for-the-dead-image268817298.html Early Cretan libation vessel, found at Knossos, 1933-1934. Artist: Unknown Early Cretan libation vessel, found at Knossos, 1933-1934. Artist: Unknownhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-early-cretan-libation-vessel-found-at-knossos-1933-1934-artist-unknown-28812959.html Memorial of François, Duke of Beaufort, Cretan War, 16 December 1668 to 25 June 1669. Fifth Ottoman–Venetian War. Memorial of François, Duke of Beaufort, Cretan War, 16 December 1668 to 25 June 1669. Fifth Ottoman–Venetian War.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/memorial-of-franois-duke-of-beaufort-cretan-war-16-december-1668-to-25-june-1669-fifth-ottomanvenetian-war-image223973612.html greece, crete, zakros, ancient minoan palace greece, crete, zakros, ancient minoan palacehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-greece-crete-zakros-ancient-minoan-palace-98178018.html Close up of ancient broken pot in Phaestos in Crete Close up of ancient broken pot in Phaestos in Cretehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-close-up-of-ancient-broken-pot-in-phaestos-in-crete-30566497.html Archaeological site of Cnossos (Crete,Greece) Archaeological site of Cnossos (Crete,Greece)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-archaeological-site-of-cnossos-cretegreece-38284117.html Roman Villa ruins at Aptera Crete Greece Roman Villa ruins at Aptera Crete Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-roman-villa-ruins-at-aptera-crete-greece-50893919.html Archaeological site of Knossos. Minoan Palace. Archaeological site of Knossos. Minoan Palace.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-archaeological-site-of-knossos-minoan-palace-103313974.html Kato Zakros and the minoan ruins, eastern Crete, Greece. Kato Zakros and the minoan ruins, eastern Crete, Greece.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kato-zakros-and-the-minoan-ruins-eastern-crete-greece-91560535.html The palaces of Crete and their builders . tothe creation of the Mvcena^an tvpe of pottery. At Knossoswe find the earliest traces of the Mycen^an style with the typefrom which it is derived, and also the whole series with eachgradation which marked the evolution ot Mycenaean ceramics. Dr. Mackenzie - gives another proot ot the Cretan originof these vases by showing that fictile decoration of theMvcenaean stvle manifests itself contemporaneously with the Evans, The Prehistoric Tombs of Knossos, Archaeology, vol. lix., 1906.^ Duncan Mackenzie, The Pottery of Knossos, Journal of HellenicStudies, v The palaces of Crete and their builders . tothe creation of the Mvcena^an tvpe of pottery. At Knossoswe find the earliest traces of the Mycen^an style with the typefrom which it is derived, and also the whole series with eachgradation which marked the evolution ot Mycenaean ceramics. Dr. Mackenzie - gives another proot ot the Cretan originof these vases by showing that fictile decoration of theMvcenaean stvle manifests itself contemporaneously with the Evans, The Prehistoric Tombs of Knossos, Archaeology, vol. lix., 1906.^ Duncan Mackenzie, The Pottery of Knossos, Journal of HellenicStudies, vhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-palaces-of-crete-and-their-builders-tothe-creation-of-the-mvcenaan-tvpe-of-pottery-at-knossoswe-find-the-earliest-traces-of-the-mycenan-style-with-the-typefrom-which-it-is-derived-and-also-the-whole-series-with-eachgradation-which-marked-the-evolution-ot-mycenaean-ceramics-dr-mackenzie-gives-another-proot-ot-the-cretan-originof-these-vases-by-showing-that-fictile-decoration-of-themvcenaean-stvle-manifests-itself-contemporaneously-with-the-evans-the-prehistoric-tombs-of-knossos-archaeology-vol-lix-1906-duncan-mackenzie-the-pottery-of-knossos-journal-of-hellenicstudies-v-image339251492.html The development of Greek pottery, plate 1 of 4. 1 and 2: examples of Cretan Kamares ware, named for the village in which it The development of Greek pottery, plate 1 of 4. 1 and 2: examples of Cretan Kamares ware, named for the village in which ithttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-development-of-greek-pottery-plate-1-of-4-1-and-2-examples-of-83332363.html Byzantine archaeological site in Khersonissos also spelled Hersonnisos Crete Greece Byzantine archaeological site in Khersonissos also spelled Hersonnisos Crete Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-byzantine-archaeological-site-in-khersonissos-also-spelled-hersonnisos-20656500.html Local people in village museum Crete (Grainy Image) Local people in village museum Crete (Grainy Image)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/local-people-in-village-museum-crete-grainy-image-image525074.html Phaistos palace archaeological site on Crete Phaistos palace archaeological site on Cretehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-phaistos-palace-archaeological-site-on-crete-164035473.html Greece, Crete. Minoan Palace of Malia. Southwest ruins from the Grand Staircase. Greece, Crete. Minoan Palace of Malia. Southwest ruins from the Grand Staircase.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/greece-crete-minoan-palace-of-malia-southwest-ruins-from-the-grand-staircase-image222364708.html Bronze helmet. Cretan, late 7th century B.C. Greece. The Met. NY, USA. Bronze helmet. Cretan, late 7th century B.C. Greece. The Met. NY, USA.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bronze-helmet-cretan-late-7th-century-bc-greece-the-met-ny-usa-image235922570.html Detail of jars stored in the magazine of the palace of Knosos in Crete, Greece Detail of jars stored in the magazine of the palace of Knosos in Crete, Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/detail-of-jars-stored-in-the-magazine-of-the-palace-of-knosos-in-crete-greece-image387366714.html Terracotta plaque with a striding male figure. Period: Archaic; Date: 7th century B.C; Culture: Greek, Cretan; Medium: Terracotta; Dimensions: Terracotta plaque with a striding male figure. Period: Archaic; Date: 7th century B.C; Culture: Greek, Cretan; Medium: Terracotta; Dimensions:https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/terracotta-plaque-with-a-striding-male-figure-period-archaic-date-7th-century-bc-culture-greek-cretan-medium-terracotta-dimensions-image281745687.html An incomplete Roman olive press or trapetum in the ruins of the Houses with the peristyle yard, The bowl would have had two hemispherical stones in it An incomplete Roman olive press or trapetum in the ruins of the Houses with the peristyle yard, The bowl would have had two hemispherical stones in ithttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-an-incomplete-roman-olive-press-or-trapetum-in-the-ruins-of-the-houses-166402622.html Archaeological site of Phaistos. Crete, Greece Archaeological site of Phaistos. Crete, Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-archaeological-site-of-phaistos-crete-greece-129251683.html Reconstructed balustrade west front of the Palace of Knossos, Crete, c1400 BC. Artist: Unknown Reconstructed balustrade west front of the Palace of Knossos, Crete, c1400 BC. Artist: Unknownhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/reconstructed-balustrade-west-front-of-the-palace-of-knossos-crete-c1400-bc-artist-unknown-image262742508.html Memorial of François, Duke of Beaufort, Cretan War, 16 December 1668 to 25 June 1669. Fifth Ottoman–Venetian War. Memorial of François, Duke of Beaufort, Cretan War, 16 December 1668 to 25 June 1669. Fifth Ottoman–Venetian War.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/memorial-of-franois-duke-of-beaufort-cretan-war-16-december-1668-to-25-june-1669-fifth-ottomanvenetian-war-image223973589.html greece, crete, zakros, ancient minoan palace greece, crete, zakros, ancient minoan palacehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-greece-crete-zakros-ancient-minoan-palace-98177976.html Original Minoan Cretan pot, or pithoi, at Phaistos archarological site. About 3,500 years old. Original Minoan Cretan pot, or pithoi, at Phaistos archarological site. About 3,500 years old.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/original-minoan-cretan-pot-or-pithoi-at-phaistos-archarological-site-about-3500-years-old-image185149260.html The famous Phaistos disc in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Its enigmatic script remains a mystery for archaeologists. The famous Phaistos disc in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Its enigmatic script remains a mystery for archaeologists.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-famous-phaistos-disc-in-the-archaeological-museum-of-heraklion-crete-greece-its-enigmatic-script-remains-a-mystery-for-archaeologists-image352784817.html Roman Villa ruins at Aptera Crete Greece Roman Villa ruins at Aptera Crete Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-roman-villa-ruins-at-aptera-crete-greece-50893952.html Archaeological site of Knossos. Minoan Palace. Archaeological site of Knossos. Minoan Palace.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-archaeological-site-of-knossos-minoan-palace-103313973.html Kato Zakros and the minoan ruins, eastern Crete, Greece. Kato Zakros and the minoan ruins, eastern Crete, Greece.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kato-zakros-and-the-minoan-ruins-eastern-crete-greece-91560544.html Handbook of archaeology, Egyptian - Greek - Etruscan - Roman . JUP1TEK OLYMPICS OP PHIDIAS. hand. Sometimes he appears represented as a child, in accordancewith the Cretan myth, with the goat Amalthae, or lying on the MYTHOLOGY OF SCULPTURE. m ground, with the Curetes around him. He frequently also appears,especially in the later period of art, under the metamorphosed formsof a bull carrying off Europa, of a swan embracing Leda, of a satyrenclasping Antiope, of an eagle bearing away Ganymede. UnderAdrian he was worshipped as Jupiter Serapis, assuming the attributes. Handbook of archaeology, Egyptian - Greek - Etruscan - Roman . JUP1TEK OLYMPICS OP PHIDIAS. hand. Sometimes he appears represented as a child, in accordancewith the Cretan myth, with the goat Amalthae, or lying on the MYTHOLOGY OF SCULPTURE. m ground, with the Curetes around him. He frequently also appears,especially in the later period of art, under the metamorphosed formsof a bull carrying off Europa, of a swan embracing Leda, of a satyrenclasping Antiope, of an eagle bearing away Ganymede. UnderAdrian he was worshipped as Jupiter Serapis, assuming the attributes.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/handbook-of-archaeology-egyptian-greek-etruscan-roman-jup1tek-olympics-op-phidias-hand-sometimes-he-appears-represented-as-a-child-in-accordancewith-the-cretan-myth-with-the-goat-amalthae-or-lying-on-the-mythology-of-sculpture-m-ground-with-the-curetes-around-him-he-frequently-also-appearsespecially-in-the-later-period-of-art-under-the-metamorphosed-formsof-a-bull-carrying-off-europa-of-a-swan-embracing-leda-of-a-satyrenclasping-antiope-of-an-eagle-bearing-away-ganymede-underadrian-he-was-worshipped-as-jupiter-serapis-assuming-the-attributes-image340057254.html A look into the ancient historical palace that is Knossos found in Crete, Greece A look into the ancient historical palace that is Knossos found in Crete, Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-look-into-the-ancient-historical-palace-that-is-knossos-found-in-crete-greece-image367894059.html Restoration stage of a prehistoric ceramic vessel outdoors, on a neolitjic site in the balkans Restoration stage of a prehistoric ceramic vessel outdoors, on a neolitjic site in the balkanshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/restoration-stage-of-a-prehistoric-ceramic-vessel-outdoors-on-a-neolitjic-site-in-the-balkans-image207548928.html Ancient ruins of Phaistos city, Crete. Here was found the famous Phaistos Disc a disk of fired clay covered on both sides Ancient ruins of Phaistos city, Crete. Here was found the famous Phaistos Disc a disk of fired clay covered on both sideshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ancient-ruins-of-phaistos-city-crete-here-was-found-the-famous-phaistos-134131398.html Phaistos palace archaeological site on Crete Phaistos palace archaeological site on Cretehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-phaistos-palace-archaeological-site-on-crete-164035898.html You are able to walk through the remains of many of the buildings at Phaistos You are able to walk through the remains of many of the buildings at Phaistoshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/you-are-able-to-walk-through-the-remains-of-many-of-the-buildings-at-phaistos-image266381826.html Inscription at Gortys Inscription at Gortyshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/inscription-at-gortys-image322236.html Jars stored in the magazine of the palace of Knosos in Crete, Greece Jars stored in the magazine of the palace of Knosos in Crete, Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/jars-stored-in-the-magazine-of-the-palace-of-knosos-in-crete-greece-image387366730.html Terracotta relief of a warrior dragging a captive. Period: Archaic; Date: ca. 540-520 B.C; Culture: Greek, Cretan; Medium: Terracotta; Dimensions: Terracotta relief of a warrior dragging a captive. Period: Archaic; Date: ca. 540-520 B.C; Culture: Greek, Cretan; Medium: Terracotta; Dimensions:https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-terracotta-relief-of-a-warrior-dragging-a-captive-period-archaic-date-168232717.html Tumbled columns of the house with the peristyle courtyard in Aptera, Crete, Greece, Tumbled columns of the house with the peristyle courtyard in Aptera, Crete, Greece,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-tumbled-columns-of-the-house-with-the-peristyle-courtyard-in-aptera-166402634.html View on the ancient Amphitheater containing the Gortyn code, in the Valley of Messara, near Heraklion region, Crete, Greece. View on the ancient Amphitheater containing the Gortyn code, in the Valley of Messara, near Heraklion region, Crete, Greece.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/view-on-the-ancient-amphitheater-containing-the-gortyn-code-in-the-image62113136.html Fresque representing 'The Parisian', from the Palace of Cnossos.. Painted stucco. c.1500 BC. Heraklion, museum of archaeology. Location: ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, HERAKLION, GREECE. Fresque representing 'The Parisian', from the Palace of Cnossos.. Painted stucco. c.1500 BC. Heraklion, museum of archaeology. Location: ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, HERAKLION, GREECE.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fresque-representing-the-parisian-from-the-palace-of-cnossos-painted-stucco-c1500-bc-heraklion-museum-of-archaeology-location-archaeological-museum-heraklion-greece-image209129590.html General view of the site of the ancient palce and Minoan city of Phaestos in south central Crete. General view of the site of the ancient palce and Minoan city of Phaestos in south central Crete.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-general-view-of-the-site-of-the-ancient-palce-and-minoan-city-of-phaestos-163266875.html greece, crete, knossos, minoan palace, paintings greece, crete, knossos, minoan palace, paintingshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-greece-crete-knossos-minoan-palace-paintings-96923486.html Two huge, original Minoan Cretan pots, or pithoi, at Phaistos archarological site, where they were found. They are around 3,500 years old. Two huge, original Minoan Cretan pots, or pithoi, at Phaistos archarological site, where they were found. They are around 3,500 years old.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-huge-original-minoan-cretan-pots-or-pithoi-at-phaistos-archarological-site-where-they-were-found-they-are-around-3500-years-old-image185149377.html Partial view of the Minoan Palace of Knossos with characteristic columns and a fresco of a bull behind. Crete, Greece Partial view of the Minoan Palace of Knossos with characteristic columns and a fresco of a bull behind. Crete, Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/partial-view-of-the-minoan-palace-of-knossos-with-characteristic-columns-and-a-fresco-of-a-bull-behind-crete-greece-image394633704.html Head of Minoan Bull - a sacred animal of ancient cretan people. 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He frequently also appears,especial Handbook of archaeology, Egyptian - Greek - Etruscan - Roman . 164 HANDBOOK OF ARCHEOLOGY In the character of Zeus Meilichios he assumed a more youthful andsofter form, with less beard and masculine vigour in the coun-tenance. In the character of Zeus Orkios, the oath avenger atOlympia, he appeared the most terrible, with a thunderbolt in each. JUP1TEK OLYMPICS OP PHIDIAS. hand. Sometimes he appears represented as a child, in accordancewith the Cretan myth, with the goat Amalthae, or lying on the MYTHOLOGY OF SCULPTURE. m ground, with the Curetes around him. 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Period: Archaic or later; Date: 6th century or later; Culture: Greek, Cretan; Medium: Terracotta; Dimensions: 4 3/4 in. x 2 Terracotta loom weight. Period: Archaic or later; Date: 6th century or later; Culture: Greek, Cretan; Medium: Terracotta; Dimensions: 4 3/4 in. x 2https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-terracotta-loom-weight-period-archaic-or-later-date-6th-century-or-168232743.html The excavation of the necropolis of ancient Eleftherna, a major Cretan city in Dorian and Roman times, The excavation of the necropolis of ancient Eleftherna, a major Cretan city in Dorian and Roman times,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-excavation-of-the-necropolis-of-ancient-eleftherna-a-major-cretan-32951912.html South-western room with pillar and crypt at the Minoan Palace of Knossos, Crete, Greece South-western room with pillar and crypt at the Minoan Palace of Knossos, Crete, Greecehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/south-western-room-with-pillar-and-crypt-at-the-minoan-palace-of-knossos-image62113215.html Fresque representing the Prince with Lilies.. Painted stucco (high 2;20 m). 1400-1450 BC. Heraklion, museum of archaeology. Location: ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, HERAKLION, GREECE. Fresque representing the Prince with Lilies.. Painted stucco (high 2;20 m). 1400-1450 BC. Heraklion, museum of archaeology. Location: ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, HERAKLION, GREECE.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fresque-representing-the-prince-with-lilies-painted-stucco-high-220-m-1400-1450-bc-heraklion-museum-of-archaeology-location-archaeological-museum-heraklion-greece-image209310604.html General view of the site of the ancient palce and Minoan city of Phaestos in south central Crete. 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The palace of Minos : a comparative account of the successive stages of the early Cretan civilization as illustrated by the discoveries at Knossos . familiar but and bensystem, which, as we have seen,* goes back in Crete to Neolithic times. From Seager, Excavations at Vasilikl, by the blocking of the door leading to the-i^^od {Transactions Dept. of Archaeology, Univ. of Pennsylvania, ii, 1907, p. 112, Fig. i). ^ Noel Heaton, Minoan Lime Plaster and. Fresco Painting {Journ. of R., Inst, of Brit,- Ar-chitects, xviii, p. 698). Similar remains of thedeepred-faced plaster with avery smooth surfac . The palace of Minos : a comparative account of the successive stages of the early Cretan civilization as illustrated by the discoveries at Knossos . familiar but and bensystem, which, as we have seen,* goes back in Crete to Neolithic times. 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