East of Chania: Souda Bay, ancient Aptera and its ruins, Georgioupolis, Lake Kournas, the Church of Panagia in Alikambos and the Askifou War Museum. The region east of Chania combines […]
Chania to the East: Discover Souda Bay, Aptera & More read more »
The admission price for the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion will increase by 8 euros to 20 euros in 2026, and despite the same price, Knossos will welcome 1 million visitors
Admission price for Archaeological Museum rises to €20 and 1 million visitors in Knossos read more »
The latest archaeological excavation season in ancient Lyttos, located in the Minoa Pediada municipality of Crete, was to set to begin earlier than usual this year, and were running from
New Excavations in Ancient Lyttos Unveiling Crete’s Hidden Past read more »
The ancient city of Driros is located in eastern Crete, on Mount Kadistos. It is about two kilometers east of Neapoli. It was founded in the 12th century BC and
New excavations in ancient Driros read more »
There is much to discover in the area around Kastelli, where Crete’s new main airport is being built: the Byzantine church of Agios Pandeleimon near Pigi, ancient Lyttos, the monastery
Kastelli and surroundings read more »
Newsflash from Monday, 3 November 2025: The Minoan monument discovered on Papoura Hill near Heraklion has been named the Archaeological Discovery of the Year 2024 at the Mediterranean Exchange of
Papoura Hill in Crete Named Archaeological Discovery of the Year 2024 read more »
People have started talking about moving the radar system again. This idea caught some attention during an event where the main decision-makers actually showed up and weighed in. The gathering
Protest rally in Athens against planned radar station on Papoura Hill read more »
Archaeologists have spent years digging at the Temple of Demeter in Ancient Falasarna. The site, perched on the western edge of Crete, keeps surprising them. Every season brings new finds.
Excavations in Falasarna continue read more »
High on Papoura Hill in Crete, archaeologists just uncovered something that doesn’t look like anything else from the Minoan world. Near Kastelli, a massive circular stone structure came to light
Minoan Circular Structure on Papoura Hill read more »
Explore ancient rituals and cultural heritage in a different way. Update: Undercover investigator busts antiques trading ring on Crete Midday on April 23, in a private home in Atsipades, Heraklion,
Undercover agent busts antiques trading ring on Crete (Update) read more »
What the systematic excavation on Kastelli Hill in Chania revealed in 2024. The systematic archaeological investigation at the Kestelli Hill in the Old Town of Chania was directed by Dr
Systematic excavations on the Kastelli hill in Chania read more »
At 5.3 on the Richter scale, last night’s earthquake in Santorini was the strongest yet. The general intensity is escalating and what is being done for the archaeological treasures there?
Strongest earthquake to date near Santorini read more »
Drone flight near Myrtos on the south coast (near Ierapetra) – location of the Minoan villa Pyrgos and village Fornou Koryfi. Myrtos Myrtos is a charming coastal village located on
Myrtos on the south coast read more »
