J. A. Sakellarakis

INTRODUCTION The Herakleion Museum The Herakleion Museum contains a unique collection of finds from excavations carried out in all parts of Crete. The exhibits come mainly from the prehistoric Minoan era (which takes its name from the legendary Cretan king, Minos) and form a valuable record of...

PREFACE From the remote Neolithic period the soil of Crete has lovingly protected priceless treasures, which have been, and are continually being brought to light by archaeological excavations. These masterpieces of Cretan, and especially of Minoan civilization, are now displayed in the...