Minoans Collection (page 2)

Minoan Art: "The Woman with Lys"Fresco from Akrotiri in Santorini
LRI4659797 Minoan Art: " The Woman with Lys" Fresco from Akrotiri in Santorini. 16th century BC. Athenes, National Archaeological Museum by Minoan

Minoan Art: "pecheur"Fresco from Akrotiri to Santorini
LRI4659817 Minoan Art: " pecheur" Fresco from Akrotiri to Santorini. 16th century BC. Athenes, National Archaeological Museum by Minoan, (16th century BC); National Archaeological Museum

Minoan art. The "Bull-Leaping"Freso. Bull leaping scene depicting how this
FBU4250078 Minoan art. The " Bull-Leaping" Freso. Bull leaping scene depicting how this sport was performed. The fresco was found on the east side of the palace of Knossos, 1600- 1400 BC

Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron
FBU4250023 Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron and the central court. Crete

View of the throne room of the palace of King Minos (photography)
LRI4625742 View of the throne room of the palace of King Minos (photography) by Minoan; Knossos, Crete; (add.info.: Minoan civilization)

Minoan houses. 1700-1600 BC. (ceramic tiles)
LRI4625700 Minoan houses. 1700-1600 BC. (ceramic tiles) by Minoan, (2000-1400 BC); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Krater with decorations, 1800 BC. (terracotta)
LRI4625675 Krater with decorations, 1800 BC. (terracotta) by Minoan, (2000-1400 BC); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Scene of cult of the dead, fresco on the sarcophagus of Haghia Triada, 1400 BC
LRI4625729 Scene of cult of the dead, fresco on the sarcophagus of Haghia Triada, 1400 BC by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Gold chalice with double handle called cup of Nestor. 16th century BC
LRI4592195 Gold chalice with double handle called cup of Nestor. 16th century BC by Mycenaean, (16th century BC); National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Minoan art. The "Cup-Bearer", a figure from the procession Fresco
FBU4250094 Minoan art. The " Cup-Bearer", a figure from the procession Fresco. Original reconstruction from the few fragments found by A

Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron
FBU4250031 Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron and the central court. Crete

Feminine deity (mother goddess?). 2300 BC (terracotta sculpture)
LRI4687058 Feminine deity (mother goddess?). 2300 BC (terracotta sculpture) by Minoan; Archaeological Museum, Agios Nikolaos, Crete

Site of the ancient Gournia city, 1550-1450 BC (photography)
LRI4687042 Site of the ancient Gournia city, 1550-1450 BC (photography) by Minoan, (2000-1400 BC); Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Minoan art: site of the ancient Gournia city)

View of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC
LRI4655587 View of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC by Minoan; Phaistos, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Minoan civilization: view of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC)

Minoan art: terracotta vase in the shape of a woman from the necropolis of Mallia in
LRI4660225 Minoan art: terracotta vase in the shape of a woman from the necropolis of Mallia in Crete. 2200-2000 BC. Dim. 16, 4 cm Heraklion

Minoen art: ceramic vase in Barbotine style. From Agia Triada (Hagia Triada)
LRI4660205 Minoen art: ceramic vase in Barbotine style. From Agia Triada (Hagia Triada). About 1500 BC. Dim. 15.5 cm Heraklion, archeological museum by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

Minoan Art: "fighting between two boxers"
LRI4659829 Minoan Art: " fighting between two boxers" Fresco from Akrotiri to Santorini. 16th century BC. Athenes, National Archaeological Museum by Minoan

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. The west magazines
FBU4250156 Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. The west magazines. Large complex of the palace storerooms. It consists of the antechamber, the corridor of the storerooms

Minoen art "Prince of the Lilies"fresco
FBU4250124 Minoen art " Prince of the Lilies" fresco. Original recontruction from the few fragments found by A. Evans on the Knossos archeological site. archeological museum of Heraklion

Minoen archeological site of Knossos. North entrance, North pillar Hall
FBU4250052 Minoen archeological site of Knossos. North entrance, North pillar Hall. Bastion reconstructed by Arthur Evans where he put a copy of a restored relief fresco of a bull. Knossos, Crete

Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Minoen art "Prince of the Lilies"
FBU4250021 Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Minoen art " Prince of the Lilies" fresco. South entrance. Copy of a relief wall painting of which a few fragments were found

The Poppy Goddess, divinity of sleep or death. 1350 BC. (terracotta sculpture)
LRI4591591 The Poppy Goddess, divinity of sleep or death. 1350 BC. (terracotta sculpture) by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Ancient Greece: view of the throne room of the palace of King Minos a Cnossos (Knossos)
JLJ4589503 Ancient Greece: view of the throne room of the palace of King Minos a Cnossos (Knossos). Reconstruction of the palace made by Arthur Evans around 1900. Cnossos

Acrobat (also called The bull leaper), ivory figurine, 1700-1400 BC
LRI4591588 Acrobat (also called The bull leaper), ivory figurine, 1700-1400 BC by Minoan, (2000-1400 BC); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Scenes with animals and two fighters. 16th century BC. (fresco)
LRI4591490 Scenes with animals and two fighters. 16th century BC. (fresco) by Minoan, (16th century BC); National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Female figure (fresco, 16th Century BC)
LRI4642709 Female figure (fresco, 16th Century BC) by Minoan, (16th century BC); Akrotiri, Thera, Greece; (add.info.: Minoan civilization: female figure, fresco from Akrotiri, Santorini)

Female figure (fresco, 16th Century BC)
LRI4642676 Female figure (fresco, 16th Century BC) by Minoan, (16th century BC); Akrotiri, Thera, Greece; (add.info.: Minoan civilization: female figure, fresco from Akrotiri, Santorini)

Blue Bird. 1500 BC. (fresco)
LRI4625726 Blue Bird. 1500 BC. (fresco) by Minoan, (16th century BC); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Minoan Art)

Bulls head rhyton with gold horns. 1550-1500 BC. (black steatite, jasper
LRI4625678 Bulls head rhyton with gold horns. 1550-1500 BC. (black steatite, jasper, and mother-of-pearl) by Minoan, (16th century BC); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

The disc of Phaistos (Phaistos Disk, Phaestos Disc) (Minoan Art - 1700 - 1600 BC
LRI4625704 The disc of Phaistos (Phaistos Disk, Phaestos Disc) (Minoan Art - 1700 - 1600 BC) covered with hieroglyphs. by Minoan, (2000-1400 BC); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Bulls head rhyton with gold horns. 1550-1500 BC. (black steatite, jasper
LRI4625685 Bulls head rhyton with gold horns. 1550-1500 BC. (black steatite, jasper, and mother-of-pearl) by Minoan, (16th century BC); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

View of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC
LRI4655588 View of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC by Minoan; Phaistos, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Minoan civilization: view of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC)

Minoan art: terracotta figurine of woman in an attitude of worship
LRI4660266 Minoan art: terracotta figurine of woman in an attitude of worship. From the sanctuary of Piskokephalo in Crete. 1700-1450 BC. Dim

View of the ruins of the Palace of Malia, around 2000 BC (photography)
LRI4687036 View of the ruins of the Palace of Malia, around 2000 BC (photography) by Minoan, (2000-1400 BC); Palace of Malia (Mallia)

View of the throne room of the palace of King Minos. 1600-1400 BC (photography)
LRI4687011 View of the throne room of the palace of King Minos. 1600-1400 BC (photography) by Minoan; Knossos, Crete; (add.info.: Minoan civilization)

Women in worship. Detail. 16th century BC (fresco)
LRI4686997 Women in worship. Detail. 16th century BC (fresco) by Minoan, (16th century BC); Santorini, Greece; (add.info.: Minoan civilization: women in worship. Detail)

View of the north entrance of the palace of King Minos. 1600-1400 BC (photography)
LRI4686996 View of the north entrance of the palace of King Minos. 1600-1400 BC (photography) by Minoan, (2000-1400 BC); Knossos

Women picking saffron, detail, 16th century BC (fresco)
LRI4686980 Women picking saffron, detail, 16th century BC (fresco) by Minoan, (16th century BC); Akrotiri, Thera, Greece; (add.info.: Minoan civilization: women picking saffron)

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The Minoans, an ancient civilization that thrived in the Bronze Age, left behind a rich legacy of art and artifacts. One such artifact is the enigmatic Phaistos Disc, dating back to the 15th century BC in Greece. Covered with mysterious symbols, it continues to puzzle researchers today. Minoan art showcases their vibrant culture and skilled craftsmanship. The acrobat depicted in their artwork demonstrates their fascination with athleticism and grace. Another painting from Acrotiri in Thera reveals their prowess as traders, showcasing Minoan ships sailing across the seas. Amongst their artistic creations is the famous "Dolphin Fresco, " which adorned walls or floors with its intricate design. Dolphins were revered by the Minoans for symbolizing protection and freedom. The Palace of Minos at Knossos stands as a testament to their advanced architectural skills. Built around 2100 BC, this grand structure boasted impressive halls and intricate columns that showcased their mastery over construction techniques. Hagia Triada Sarcophagus provides insight into Minoan burial practices during ca. 1450-1400 BC. Elaborately decorated, it depicts scenes of daily life and religious rituals. Zakros Palace's ruins offer a glimpse into another significant Minoan site around 1700-1650 BC through captivating photography capturing its grandeur even after centuries of decay. The "Ladies in blue" fresco captivates viewers with its elegant depiction of women dressed in vibrant blue attire - a reflection of Minoan fashion trends during that era. Knossos' archaeological site reveals fascinating details about this ancient civilization's history. A column from the Hall of Double Axes exemplifies both structural strength and artistic finesse prevalent throughout Minoa's architecture. Another intriguing artifact is the disc of Phaistos - an intricately carved clay disk covered with hieroglyphic-like symbols whose meaning remains a mystery to this day.