Heraklion

The sophisticated decoration of the 3,500-year-old sarcophagus of Hagia Triada has provoked huge discussions and debates among researchers, as it seems to provide evidence for a mysterious relationship between the Minoans and ancient Egyptians. Moreover, the artifact may have been a significant milestone in decoding the origins of the lost civilization of Crete. The mysterious Minoan civilization remains one of the most mind-blowing secrets of the ancient Hellenistic world. Hagia Triada, also known as Agia Triada, is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan settlement located on the western end of a prominent coastal ridge on the island of Crete. The ancient site, and the surrounding area, remains one of the most remarkable in the entire Mediterranean area. It has