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1. Research work on deciphering the Phaistos disc July 24, 2011 That's already been more than a hundred years, as was found by an Italian archaeological expedition on the excavations of the palace on the acropolis of the ancient city of Phaistos on Crete, the famous drive that dates back to around 1600 BC during the heyday of the Minoan civilization. Front and back side of the disc are covered with stamped marks, which form a spiral inscription. They generally are not decrypted until now, despite the hard work of many researchers. But they have done a lot. There is no doubt the beginning of the text on side A and the continuation of his side in the direc... (read more) Author: Alexander Suprunov

2. Holiday to Crete - The Secret of the Mediterranean February 28, 2011 Have you ever ever imagined a trip in time? For example, a brief walk prior to now for practically and a half hundreds years? For those who did, you're a fortunate one, as a result of it is available. Nowadays Greece offers you an opportunity to have unforgettable trip in time to the period when the biggest minds of our historical past had been creating their ideas. We tried it by ourselves final summer. For the primary, it was fairly exhausting decision where to stay - on peninsula or on one of many many islands. Eventually, we selected Crete, the birthplace of Minoan civilization and acco... (read more) Author: Adam Borowicz

3. Summer Holidays in Crete February 28, 2011 Have you ever ever imagined a visit in time? For example, a brief walk prior to now for practically and a half hundreds years? In case you did, you're a lucky one, as a result of it's available. Nowadays Greece offers you an opportunity to have unforgettable journey in time to the period when the largest minds of our historical past have been creating their ideas. We tried it by ourselves last summer. For the first, it was fairly onerous decision where to remain - on peninsula or on one of many many islands. Finally, we chose Crete, the birthplace of Minoan civilization and accommodated in ... (read more) Author: Adam Borowicz

4. Minoan Civilization: Facts December 20, 2010 The Minoan Civilization and its people were not in lineage with Indo European. In fact they related more to the Dwellers from Greece and from the western region of Anatolia. The script is still being deciphered, although till today there has been no luck on knowing where they originally came from. The Minoan Civilization is from the Bronze Age. This is a civilization that has come out of the island of Crete and it then flourished from the twenty seventh century all the way to the fifteenth century. This place was rediscovered in the twentieth century ad this is because of the research and... (read more) Author: controlling addiction

5. Crete - Another Terrific Getaway Destination for Outdoors Outdoorsmen November 05, 2010 Located on the Mediterranean Sea, you will not be at a lack for sun, beaches and sand while on vacation there. However, be sure that you do not enjoy the beaches so much so, that you forget to visit some of the most historical sites in the world. It is part of the Byzantine empire and the home of the Minoan Civilization. Knossos and Phaistos are some of the famous Minoan palaces where you can have a tour. The reason why most tourist can't help but visit Crete is because of it's historical importance. Now, after you have had the chance to enjoy the sun and fun, as well as some of the ... (read more) Author: Michael Medonza

6. A Breast Lift Can Mean A New Bra And All The History Behind It July 02, 2009 A lot of different cosmetic surgeries involve changes afterwards, but a breast lift usually involves getting new bras. The history of bras is quite interesting, involving class differences as well as some very creative clothing engineering. As you shop for new bras, it’s interesting to think of all the different roads that clothing has travelled on to get to our modern designs. Way back in the 1400s B.C. the Minoan civilization had a number of athletic competitions. Images have been found of female athletes wearing bikini like tops, both under their clothes as well as outside. The pur... (read more) Author: Louis Wright

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