The sunken city of Pavlopetri is the stuff of myths. Just a dozen feet beneath the sea off the coast of Laconia, Greece, her ruins were thought to have originated from the Mycenaean period, but today are thought to be far older—preceding even the Bronze Age. Predating even Greek philosopher Plato, who told of the…
Divers Digitally Map World’s Oldest Sunken City Predating the Bronze Age—Here’s Why It Sank
Crete: The Myth of the Labyrinth | Arkeo Ep22 | Documentary
The Minoan civilization flourished in Crete and demonstrated a high level of craftsmanship. A labyrinth sheltering a minotaur, royal palaces housing a tyrannical king—for a long time, the Greek myths served as the sole explanation for the architecture. …
A Mythical Villa
Perched on a dramatic hillside overlooking Spinalonga Island and Elounda Bay near Agios Nikolaos, Villa Phaedra is a fusion of elegance and incredible nature. This spacious villa on Crete’s north shore offers awe-inspiring vistas and serenity against a backdrop of ancient myths. The upper-level master suite in the main house features its own private balcony…
Crete Island’s Stunning Daedalus Villa Lists for $14.3 Million
In the mythology of ancient Crete, Daedalus was the famously skilled architect, artist, and inventor who designed the fabled labyrinth of King Minos. With such epic stories in mind, Villa Daedalus in Elounda, Greece, just outside of picturesque Agios Nikolaos, Greece, is a reminder that stunning architecture and beauty are still alive on Greece’s largest…
Mediterranean Masterpiece: A Villa for Ocean Lovers on Crete
For the dreamer out there in search of ancient myths, pirate fortresses, dreamy seascapes, and kind of a Bond villain vibe in a home, a magnificent villa for sale on the island of Crete may be just the thing. Situated a stone’s throw away from medieval pirate Enrico Pescatore’s lair overlooking Heraklion Bay and the…
Strong Quake Hits Greek Island of Crete; 1 Dead, 20 Injured
ATHENS, Greece—A strong, prolonged earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring 20, while damaging homes and churches and causing rock slides near the country’s fourth-largest city. The quake sent people fleeing into the streets in the city of Heraklion, and…
Search Continues Off Greek Island for Missing Migrants
ATHENS, Greece—Greek authorities say a search and rescue operation is continuing off the coast of the southern island of Crete for several people believed missing a day after a boat carrying dozens of migrants sank in high winds. Greece’s coast guard said three vessels were involved Friday in the search and rescue operation southeast of…
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