Heraklion, Crete, Greece, September 11, 2013 --(PR.com)-- At the place that gave birth to the unique
Minoan Civilization, the “Cretan Thematic Park” offers guests the opportunity to get an insight assisted by modern technology and two dance theatre performances, while they enjoy Minoan flavors offered by Cretan products.
A lagoon-filled crater was formed, while the resulting tidal wave is said to have destroyed Crete's great
Minoan civilization. Under cover A guided tour of the must-see ruins at Akrotiri, known as the Pompeii of Greece, is recommended to make the most of its remarkable history.
Set during the final days of
Minoan civilization, Barrett's seamless combination of ancient myth and historical fiction makes for a fascinating read.
Crete has legends of its own; Heraklion has sights such as Knossos, Phaistos, archeological museums displaying the intriguing artifacts of
Minoan civilization; and like Athens and other cities, Heraklion stands as a city break possibility, for its cuisine, its traditional and modern market, historical city centre and its own impressive collection of five- and four-star hotels.
The gigantic explosion led to the collapse of the
Minoan civilization of nearby Crete and sent a layer of dust into the atmosphere whose traces can be found around the Earth.
About 3600 years ago, the catastrophic eruption of Santorini destroyed the
Minoan civilization and wreaked havoc across the eastern Mediterranean region.
The
Minoan civilization evolved some 4,000 years ago.
Geologists say an early blast created a tsunami that washed over Crete 96 kilometers (60 miles) away, wiped out
Minoan civilization and reshaped this landscape.
Minoan civilization - the bronze-age culture of Crete that flourished 3000-1100 BC