The richness of the island in terms of archaeological treasures is known and made particularly evident from the amount of archaeological collections and museums that exist across Crete. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion brings to life more than 5,500 years of heritage, from Neolithic times to the Minoans and Roman times. Some of the Cretan archaeological treasures to be admired are the bull-leaping, snake-holding, literacy-busting Minoans. Over the centuries Crete was conquered and inhabited by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, Andalusians, Venetians and Ottoman Turks creating a cultural melting pot that never ceases to surprise. 📷 by @allipomilio @fionafranziska . #bluepalaceresort #crete #greece #luxurycollection #phaearesorts #responsibletourism #mindfultourism #culturalheritage #history #discovergreece