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There are many reasons to visit Crete, the largest and most distinct of the Greek islands. But if you’re interested in history then the legacy of the Ancient Minoans probably tops that list.

The Minoans were one of the earliest ancient civilisations in Europe, predecessors of the Ancient Greeks and contemporaries of the Ancient Egyptians (this is going as far back as 2700BC). The centre of this ancient kingdom was Knossos, now an extensive archaeological site close to modern-day capital Heraklion. It’s one of the biggest tourist attractions in the whole country – and possibly Europe’s oldest city. Don’t miss the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion which explains many of the site’s finds.

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