The Venetian period in Crete left some of the most prominent monuments seen today, as the fortifications of Heraklion, Chania and Rethymnon. These monumental fortresses are, however, only some of the evidence of the over 450 years of…
The Friends of the INSTAP Study Center Present the 4th Annual Malcolm H Wiener Symposium Saturday, January 10, 10:30 am Pacific Time (in Greece - January 10, 2026 08:30 pm) Held in conjunction with the 2026…
This lecture will examine and interpret the position of the Minoan shoreline on the eastern coast of Crete and analyse the geomorphological features that shaped ship approaches and anchorages, as well as other harbour installations…
Kentro: The Newsletter of the INSTAP Study Center for East Crete, Volume 28 (Fall 2025) Is Now Available! Download Kentro Newsletter, Vol. 28 (Fall 2025)
Animal sacrifice and feasting are considered key moments in the religious and social life of communities around the world, both in the past and present. These concepts have been heavily theorized, and a rich body…
Nick Ervin visited Greece this past June with a packed itinerary that included several destinations in the Cyclades and key archaeological sites on Crete. For much of the trip he was joined by Tom Brogan,…
After a 20 year hiatus, Glynnis Fawkes returned to the INSTAP Study Center to a see old friends and comb the library for new publications on Akrotiri. For 25 years Glynnis has pioneered the use…
From 6-8 June 2025, the Study Center hosted an international workshop exploring form and phases of Late Minoan IA pottery which was organized by Iro Mathioudaki and Emilia Oddo. The keynote lecture by Carl Knappett…
The members and staff of the INSTAP Study Center for East Crete bid farewell to a great archaeologist, Yannis Tzedakis, and send sincerecondolences to his family and many friends. Throughout his career, he held many…
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