Archaeological site of Mycenae

Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece

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The Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Crete is one of Greece's largest and most important museums, famous worldwide for its unmatched collection of Minoan art and artifacts.

It houses the vast majority of discoveries from the Minoan palace at Knossos and other significant Minoan sites, with masterpieces spanning over 5,500 years from the Neolithic era to the Roman period. The museum's exhibits are arranged thematically and chronologically across many rooms, featuring iconic items like the Φίγγινα της Θεάς των Φιδιών (Snake Goddess figurines), the Δίσκος της Φαιστού (Phaistos Disc), ceremonial rhytons, colorful frescoes, gold jewelry, and tools made from bronze and stone.

It also includes artifacts from later Greek, Roman, and Dorian periods, offering a comprehensive overview of Crete's ancient history. The museum incorporates contemporary museological methods to protect and display its treasures effectively, making it a key cultural institution that vividly brings to life the Bronze Age civilization known as the Minoans and Crete’s rich archaeological heritage.​