Cave of Eileithyia, Inatos. 850-750 BC The Cave of Eileithyia, on the coast of ancient Inatos in south central Crete, was a cult place from the Protopalatial period to the Roman era. Its peak was from the late 11th to the early 6th century BC, when the cult was focussed on the goddess Eileithyia, protectress …

Clay vessel with two figurines in a childbirth scene Read More »

Prinias, cemetery. 650 BC This funerary stele of the Archaic period from the cemetery of Prinias was found, together with many others, reused as building material set into the walls of a four-sided funerary building of much later date. Thisreuseofobjects and architectural members was a common practice in the past. In their original form, these …

Limestone funerary stele with woman spinning Read More »