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Travelling to Crete!
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Barring unforseen circumstances, I will be visiting Kriti next fall for our vacation. Since I end up being the "old rocks" (archaeological sites) person in our group, I have begun to read up. Most of the books available in the library are pretty old - 1974, 195X, 1913... Anybody know what the best overall Minoan history books might be? Any guidance is appreciated. My brain is too stiff to learn/unlearn faulty information.

(And the Archaeological Museum in Iraklion is still closed, right?)

Thanks.
Cheryl Boeckmann
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#2
Hi Cheryl,

Although I hate to admit it, the Blue Guide to Crete is actually quite good! It covers most archaeological sites in decent detail and provides useful plans as well.

As far as the museum is concerned, I think that a temporary exhibition is going to be open by the time you arrive to Crete.

Best,
Ioannis
Ioannis Georganas, PhD
Secretary and Newsletter Editor
The Society of Ancient Military Historians
http://www.ancientmilitaryhistorians.org/


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Thanks!
Cheryl Boeckmann
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Have fun in Crete (I wish I was going, grr.. :twisted: )
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