Minoan Collection (page 8)

Greece. Tiryns. Ruins
Greece. Tiryns. Mycenaean city (3rd millennium B.C.). Upper terrace. Peloponnese

Fokker 50 pair of Minoan Air at Oxford - PR 250113

Fokker 50 of Minoan Air inaugural sat Oxford, 4 March 2013

Vase fragment Early Minoan III Minoan Terracotta
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Massive weathered tuff deposits along the south coast of Santorini, Greece
Massive weathered tuff deposits from the Minoan Eruption of Santorini Volcano along the south coast of the island about 1 kilometer east of Akrotiri archaeological site. Santorini (Thera), Greece

Cliffs of Cape Apronisi covered with tuff deposits from the Minoan Eruption of Santorini
Cliffs of Cape Apronisi exposing cycle 1 eruption products covered with the lighter tuff deposits from the Minoan Eruption of Santorini Volcano. Kameni Islands and main Caldera wall are in background

Remains of pre-minoan cinder cone on Akrotiri Peninsula, Greece
Red Beach - Remains of pre-minoan cinder cone dissected by marine erosion on Akrotiri Peninsula, Santorini (Thera), Greece

Mavromatis Pumice quarry with pier for loading bulk carriers, Greece
Mavromatis Pumice quarry with pier for loading bulk carriers. Mining of many meter thick tuff deposit from Minoan Eruption occurred at many sites on Santorini (Thera), Greece

Minoan Eruption Deposits, Mavromatis Pumice quarry, Greece
Minoan Eruption Deposits, Mavromatis Pumice quarry. Mining of many meter thick Minoan tuff deposit occurred at many sites on Santorini (Thera), Greece

The Palace of Minos at Knossos, Crete - excavated by Sir Arthur Evans. Extensively re-built. The Capital city of the Minoan Culture. Date: circa 1920s

Knossos- The Dolphin Room Minoan Bronze Age GREECE. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

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The second grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan
CRYPTOGRAPHY, 1951. The second grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan Linear B script

Kernos stone, Minoan Palace, excavation site, Malia, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Clay container, Minoan Palace, excavation site, Malia, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Minoian Palace, excavation site, Malia, Heraklion, Crete Island, Crete, Greece

Ancient Crete. Palace of Knossos 1400-1200 BC. Reconstructed balustrade west fron. t
Ancient Crete. Palace of Knossos 1400-1200 BC. Reconstructed balustrade west fron.t

Prince of Lilies fresco, Minoan archaeological site of Knossos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Mural paintings, Corridor of the Procession, Minoan archaeological site of Knossos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

King Minos Palace, Minoan archaeological site of Knossos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Limestone metope depicting goddess Hera
Fragments of five metopes. Limestone. From the temple of Athena on the Mycenae Acropolis. The most important fragment depicts the upper body of a woman (probably a goddess)

Ancient Ivory and bronze mirror from Pylos (Greece), Mycenaean Civilization, 16th Century BC

Shield fresco, of which over two hundred fragments were found, from the Inner Forecourt of the Old Palace at Tiryns. Mycenaean National Museum of Archaeology, Athens

Mycenaean Clay tablet with inscriptions on Mycenaean Linear B script. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Wall-painting fragment depicting woman
Wall-painting fragment depicting a woman from a ceremonial procession. From the later Tiryns palace. 14th-13th Century BC Mycenaean Greek

Wall-painting fragment depicting woman
Wall-painting fragment depicting a woman from a ceremonial procession. From the later Tiryns palace. 14th-13th Century BC Mycenaean Greek

Gold cup with rich spiral decoration, found in Shaft Grave V, Grave Circle A, Mycenae. 1600-1500 BC.National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Mycenaean bronze dagger from 16-14th century BC

Gold cups with rich spiral decoration, found in Shaft Grave V, Grave Circle A, Mycenae. 1600-1500 BC.National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Wall paintings form the Acropolis of Mycenae. Iconographic imagery taken from the natural world or religious ceremonies from the royal court

Hammered gold goblets, each with two cast handles ending in naturalistic dogs heads depicted biting the vessels rim

Gold kylix with one handle

Footman follows the hunters leading more hounds
A footman follows the hunters leading more hounds. From the later Tiryns palace

Gold roundels depicting leaves in repose

Gold kylix with one handle

Cut-outs depicting lions attacking a bull among palm trees

Silver rhyton in the shape of bovine head
Silver rhyton in the shape of a bovine head with gold horns and rosette on the forehead. The muzzle, which has a pouring hole, is gold plated as were initially the eyes and the inside of the ears

Gold cup with repose representation of dolphins within a seascape. Mycenaean Greece was a cultural period of Bronze Age Greece taking its name from the archaeological site of Mycenae

Dagger with inlaid decoration which depicts lions
Bronze dagger with inlaid decoration which depicts lions in " flying gallop"

Fragment of fresco showing young woman, known as La Parisienne, from Knossos, Crete, Greece
Minoan civilization. Fragment of fresco showing a young woman, known as La Parisienne. From Knossos, Crete, Greece

Fragment of fresco depicting female dancer, from Palace of Knossos, Crete, Greece
Minoan civilization, 16th century b.C. Fragment of fresco depicting a female dancer. From the Palace of Knossos, Crete, Greece

Greece, Crete (Kriti) Island, Ayia Triada (Aghia Triadha), Ruins of village and Agora, Arcades and workshops
Greece - Crete (Kriti) Island - Ayia Triada (Aghia Triadha). Ruins of the village and Agora. Arcades and workshops

Reassembled fresco depicting bull-leaping ritual or taurokathapsia, from Palace of Knossos, Crete, Greece
Minoan civilization, 16th-17th century b.C. Reassembled fresco depicting bull-leaping ritual or taurokathapsia, circa 1700-1450 b.C. From the Palace of Knossos, Crete, Greece

Rhyton, black steatite libation vessel inlaid with rock crystal, jasper and mother-of-pearl, in shape of bulls head
Minoan civilization, 16th century b.C. Rhyton, black steatite libation vessel inlaid with rock crystal, jasper and mother-of-pearl, in the shape of a bulls head

Terracotta statue of goddess, from Karphi, Greece
Minoan civilization. Terracotta statue of goddess. From Karphi, Greece

Hagia Triada (Aghia Triadha) sarcophagus
Minoan civilization, 16th century b.C. Hagia Triada (Aghia Triadha) sarcophagus, circa 1400 b.C

Kamares style vase with spout and filter, from Palace of Phaistos, Greece
Minoan civilization, 18th-19th century b.C. Kamares style vase with spout and filter, circa 1800 b.C. From the Palace of Phaistos, Greece

Jug, from Katsambas, Greece
Greek civilization. Jug. From Katsambas, Greece

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Discover the captivating world of the Minoans, an ancient civilization that thrived in Greece, specifically on the island of Crete. Step into history as you gaze upon the mesmerizing Fresco Three Minoan Women at Knossos Palace, a remarkable piece of art depicting three elegant women adorned in vibrant colors. This masterpiece transports you back to a time when this palace was bustling with life and culture. As you explore further, immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of The Blue Bird fresco from Knossos, dating back to the 17th-14th century BC. Its intricate details and vivid hues showcase the artistic prowess of these ancient people. Another notable artwork is Prince of the Lilies, showcasing their love for nature and symbolism. Venture into Europe's oldest city at Knossos Palace, where The Queens Bath stands as a testament to its rich history dating back to 2000 BC. Marvel at its architectural marvels and imagine what life would have been like during those times. The Dolphin fresco adds a touch of whimsy to your journey through Minoan art. These graceful creatures were revered by this civilization for their symbolism and connection with nature. And speaking of dolphins they can also depicted in various mural paintings found amidst the ruins at this archaeological site. Explore further among the remnants of Knossos' palace ruins - witness firsthand how this once-thriving Bronze Age city has stood against time. As you wander through these ancient walls, let your imagination run wild as you envision daily life within these grand structures. Uncover more about this fascinating civilization known as Minoan Ladies who left behind an indelible mark on Crete's cultural heritage. Their contributions can be seen not only in their artwork but also in their societal roles and advancements. Embark on an unforgettable journey through time as you delve into Minoan history amidst these awe-inspiring relics scattered across Crete.