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Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Marble heads 2nd c. AD

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Marble head of a larger than life statue Sculpted in the time of Emperor Augustus (27 BC - 14 AC)

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Minoan Larnax known as the Episkopi Larnax (named after the find spot). Hunting scenes The hunters chase the ibex with dogs. To the left is a hunter having a dog on a lead 13th c BC.

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Minoan Larnax known as the Episkopi Larnax (named after the find spot). It appears as though all the human figures are descendants of the Cyclopes. A chariot race is visible on the left, above the octopus. Shepherds appear at the bottom right and top left, and ibexes at the top right. Detail: one of the one-eyed shepherds 13th c BC. - The Odyssey, attributed to Homer, was first composed around the 8th or 7th century BC. It tells the story of the Cyclops Polyphemus, who was blinded by Odysseus. They story (and many others) may be way older as parts of long oral traditions.

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Minoan Larnax known as the Episkopi Larnax (named after the find spot). It appears as though all the human figures are descendants of the Cyclopes. A chariot race is visible on the left, above the octopus. Shepherds appear at the bottom right and top left, and ibexes at the top right. 13th c BC.

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Minoan Larnax Box-shaped terracotta sarcophagus with saddle shaped lid. It is decorated with geometric patterns and floral motifs Late minoan, 1400–1200 BC

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Octopus Stirrup Jar 1500 - 1450 BC

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Octopus Vessel 1500 - 1450 BC

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Octopus Vessels 1500 - 1450 BC

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Moulded vase Grave good or votive offering (?)

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Pelike with a battle scene 4th c. BC

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. These days, the town relies mainly on summer tourism. By the next morning, the storm had died down

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. These days, the town relies mainly on summer tourism. In winter, it’s quite stormy

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. These days, the town relies mainly on summer tourism. In winter, it’s quite stormy and the seafront pavements get washed away

Crete, the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, is located about 100 km south of the Peloponnese. Crete was the center of Europe's first advanced civilization, the Minoans, from 3000 to 1400 BC. The Minoan civilization was overrun by the Mycenaean civilization from mainland Greece. Crete was later ruled by Rome, then successively by the Byzantine Empire, the Byzantine Empire again, the Venetian Republic, and the Ottoman Empire. In 1898 Crete, whose people had for some time wanted to join the Greek state, achieved independence from the Ottomans, formally becoming the Cretan State. Crete became part of Greece in December 1913. On the narrow roads all over the island, you might come across oncoming traffic like these sheep.

Crete, the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, is located about 100 km south of the Peloponnese. Crete was the center of Europe's first advanced civilization, the Minoans, from 3000 to 1400 BC. The Minoan civilization was overrun by the Mycenaean civilization from mainland Greece. Crete was later ruled by Rome, then successively by the Byzantine Empire, the Byzantine Empire again, the Venetian Republic, and the Ottoman Empire. In 1898 Crete, whose people had for some time wanted to join the Greek state, achieved independence from the Ottomans, formally becoming the Cretan State. Crete became part of Greece in December 1913. The highest peak in the massif is Psiloritis, at 2,456 metres. It is surrounded by four other peaks over 2,200 metres high: Agathias (2,424 metres), Stolistra (2,325 metres), Voulomenou (2,267 metres) and Koussakas (2,209 metres).

Crete, the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, is located about 100 km south of the Peloponnese. Crete was the center of Europe's first advanced civilization, the Minoans, from 3000 to 1400 BC. The Minoan civilization was overrun by the Mycenaean civilization from mainland Greece. Crete was later ruled by Rome, then successively by the Byzantine Empire, the Byzantine Empire again, the Venetian Republic, and the Ottoman Empire. In 1898 Crete, whose people had for some time wanted to join the Greek state, achieved independence from the Ottomans, formally becoming the Cretan State. Crete became part of Greece in December 1913. The highest peak in the massif is Psiloritis, at 2,456 metres. It is surrounded by four other peaks over 2,200 metres high: Agathias (2,424 metres), Stolistra (2,325 metres), Voulomenou (2,267 metres) and Koussakas (2,209 metres).

"Throumbi sti Ladokolla" is an odd name for this small restaurant, as it translates to "Sourdough in Parchment Paper". The menu is concise, the prices are fair and everything is freshly prepared. On the island, every meal ends with a dessert and - seen here - Tsikoudia