Exploring Crete

In the summers of 2019 and 2020, Josho Brouwers and Arianna Sacco travelled around the island of Crete, visiting various archaeological sites and museums. Here’s an overview of all the articles that were written based on their travels. Enjoy!

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The cemetery at Armenoi

The cemetery at Armenoi

A Late-Minoan archaeological site

6 min read

From blue boy to blue monkey

From blue boy to blue monkey

Reconstructing a fresco from Knossos

4 min read

A Minoan harbour town

A Minoan harbour town

The ancient site of Kommos in Crete

4 min read

An ancient, sacred place

An ancient, sacred place

The Melidoni Cave near Rethymno, Crete

4 min read

Carved into rock

Carved into rock

The so-called “caves” (tombs) at Matala

5 min read

The birthplace of Zeus?

The birthplace of Zeus?

The Psychro Cave in Crete

4 min read

Set in stone

Set in stone

The law code of Gortyn

5 min read

The city on the mountain

The city on the mountain

Exploring ancient Lato

4 min read

Armed riders from Crete

Armed riders from Crete

Reliefs from the temple at Prinias

4 min read

Wandering through ancient streets

Wandering through ancient streets

The Minoan town of Gournia

4 min read

Blades from Malia

Blades from Malia

Status symbols of the Minoan elite?

6 min read

With a view to the sea

With a view to the sea

The Minoan palace at Malia

7 min read