40 Beautiful Photos That Capture Everyday Life of Crete, Greek Island in 1971

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica.

Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete, one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion.

Crete forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece, while retaining its own local cultural traits. It was once the centre of the Minoan civilisation, which is the earliest known civilisation in Europe. The palace of Knossos lies in Crete.

These beautiful photos were found by eyedot that captured everyday life of Crete in 1971.

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