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  1. Giant pithoi from the Palace of Knossos (c.1700BC) on Crete. Pithoi are ceramic jars for storing olive oil, wine and grain.

    Palace of Knossos, Crete

    by Glenn Beanland

  2. Through the cities backstreets and laneways - Hania, Crete

    Cities, Crete

    by Neil Setchfield

  3. Roofless Restaurant: tables and chairs among the ruins - Hania, Hania Province, Crete

    Hania, Crete

    by Neil Setchfield

  4. Seafood market stall on 1866 Street - Iraklio, Iraklio Province, Crete

    1866 Street, Crete

    by Neil Setchfield

  5. Clouds gather over the buildings and awnings along the waterfront - Hania, Hania Province, Crete

    Waterfront, Hania, Crete

    by John Elk III

  6. Fishing boats moored in the harbour - Iraklio, Iraklio Province, Crete

    Fishing boats, Crete

    by John Elk III

  7. Filo pastry is flattened and rolled into small disks after standing for approximately 15-20 minutes.

    Filo pastry, Crete

    by Alan Benson

  8. Lighthouse built in 16th Century.

    Lighthouse, Crete

    by John Elk III

  9. Dolphin mural from the Queen's apartments in the Palace of Knossos - Knossos, Iraklio Province, Crete

    Palace of Knossos, Crete

    by Chris Christo

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