What it is: A fired clay disk inscribed with symbols that have never been deciphered Where it is from: The ancient Minoan civilization on the Mediterranean island of Crete When it was made ...

Since then, it has become the biggest tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about ... crowds and beat the intense afternoon heat. The ancient palace runs on seasonal hours and admission ...

Major discoveries, from ancient tombs to submerged cities, reveal the incredible advancements of Greek civilization.

While Knossos, as an A-list slice of history, costs €15 per adult, Crete has a wealth of archaeological sites, and many are far cheaper. For example, entry to the ruins of Gounia – an ancient port at ...