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The Phaistos Disc is one of the most intriguing an

The Phaistos Disc is one of the most intriguing and mysterious artifacts discovered in Crete. Dating back to the early 17th century BC, this inscribed clay disc was unearthed at the Minoan palace of Phaistos. It contains 45 pictorial signs, stamped into the soft clay using individual seals, and arranged in a spiral formation on both sides. The symbols are divided into 61 groups, each separated by incised lines, which likely represent words or phrases.

Despite extensive research, scholars are still debating the disc’s meaning and purpose. The repetition of certain symbol combinations has led some experts to speculate that the inscription may be a hymn or a magical text, but its connection to other Cretan writing systems, such as Linear A, remains unclear. What makes the Phaistos Disc particularly unique is the method of inscription—while most ancient scripts were handwritten, this disc was created using pre-made seals, indicating a more complex process. To this day, the disc continues to puzzle researchers, with no definitive translation or understanding of its content. I

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This statue group shows Pluto and Persephone, depi

This statue group shows Pluto and Persephone, depicted as the Egyptian deities Sarapis and Isis. It’s a classic example of how religious traditions merged during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Pluto-Sarapis can be identified by the modius (a grain measure) on his head, symbolizing abundance, while Persephone-Isis bears Egyptian symbols like the crescent moon and solar disk on her forehead. She holds a sistrum, an Egyptian musical instrument, and likely the straps of Cerberus, the three-headed dog of the underworld.

Cerberus confirms their identities as Pluto and Persephone, despite the Egyptian symbols. This merging of traditions is called syncretism, and it was common during this era. Found in Gortyna’s Temple of Egyptian Deities, the statues date to the mid-2nd century AD.

In Greek mythology, Pluto (Hades) abducted Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, to make her queen of the underworld. Her time spent in the underworld explains the cycle of the seasons—when she is with Pluto, the earth becomes barren (winter), and when she returns to Demeter, the earth blooms again (spring).

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I was just scrolling through my photos and videos

I was just scrolling through my photos and videos from the last ren years. It is incredible how fast these trips become memories.. What is your favourite trip of these last years? 🏛️✨

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This is a picture of the temple of Apollo Epicurio

This is a picture of the temple of Apollo Epicurious in Bassai in the Peloponnese, before its grand restauration and a giant tent was put over it. The temple dates to the late-5th century was reportedly designed by Iktinos, the architect of the Parthenon.

The Temple of Apollo Epicurius (Apollo the helper) was a Doric peristyle temple mixed with Ionian and Corinthian elements as the discovery of a ‘proto-Corinthian’ capital - which has now been lost again - proves.

Even in antiquity, the temple was geographically remote from any major classical urban centres. While archaeological evidence indicates that cult activity at this site decline after 350 BC, it did persist into the Roman period.

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The “Dolphin Fresco” is a stunning example of

The “Dolphin Fresco” is a stunning example of ancient marine art, depicting two dolphins gracefully swimming among schools of fish against a shimmering, iridescent background representing the sea. This fresco, which once adorned the wall (or possibly the floor) of a hall above the “Queen’s Megaron” in the Palace of Knossos, captures the Minoan fascination with the natural world and their connection to the sea. Dating to the Neopalatial period (1600-1450 BC), it reflects the vibrant artistry and advanced techniques of Minoan civilization.

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