The Minoans, ancient civilization of #Crete #Greece
The Minoans, ancient civilization of #Crete #Greece Knossos, the famous Minoan Palace lies 5 kilometres southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos. In Minoan times the river flowed all year round and the surrounding hills were covered in oak and cypress trees, where today we see vines and olives. The pine trees inside the archaeological site were planted by Evans. Excavations were begun at Knossos under Sir Arthur...
