希腊最大岛屿克里特岛是爱琴海上的明珠，优美的自然风光吸引着来自世界各地的游客。今年7月，世 界遗产委员会第四十七届大会决定将克里特岛的米诺斯宫殿遗址列入《世界遗产名录》，爱琴海畔交织 着神话与历史的古老文明再度引起世人瞩目。 克里特岛地处埃及和希腊之间，自古就是地中海的交通要冲和贸易重镇。古希腊史诗《奥德赛》中曾描 述这里是"一片美丽富庶的土地，岛上人口多得数不清，城市有90个。"古希腊神话中克里特之王米诺斯 的故事也广为流传。然而，随着岁月流逝，克里特岛的上古文明痕迹逐渐湮没于历史尘烟，其真实的历 史一度未被严肃对待。 4000多年后，英国考古学家伊文思在克里特岛展开系统发掘，于20世纪初出土大批建筑遗迹和文物。此 后，考古学家们在岛上各处陆续发掘出遗址，最终证实克里特上古文明的存在，并将其命名为"米诺斯 文明"。米诺斯文明的出现早于希腊大陆的迈锡尼文明，成为希腊文明乃至欧洲文明之链上的第一个环 节。 驱车驶出克里特首府伊拉克利翁城区，沿着蜿蜒山路，成片橄榄树与葡萄园在阳光下铺展开来。不多 时，克诺索斯王宫遗址出现在眼前，这是米诺斯宫殿遗址中最具代表性的建筑群。在神话中，克里特之 王米诺斯为囚禁牛首人身的怪 ...

Group 1 - The exhibition "Daedalus: Myths of Crete" at the Palace Museum showcases 172 valuable artifacts from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Greece, illustrating the development and cultural characteristics of the Minoan civilization from approximately 3000 BC to 1100 BC [1] - The Minoans were pioneers of technology during the Bronze Age, evidenced by high-quality bronze tools and double-sided stone molds, indicating their advanced metallurgy skills developed 5000 years ago [1] - The Minoan civilization's maritime trade network allowed them to import metals and gems while exporting pottery and jewelry, integrating deeply into the Eastern Mediterranean economy, highlighting the importance of exploration and cooperation in economic prosperity [2] Group 2 - Minoan artifacts reflect interactions with other civilizations, showcasing influences from Mediterranean cultures and techniques, such as the Kamáres style pottery and Babylonian granulation, demonstrating the Minoans' ability to absorb and innovate [2] - The economic affluence and open environment of the Minoans led to a peak in architecture, sculpture, and painting, emphasizing the importance of art in life and the early emergence of humanism, which laid the foundation for classical Greek art [3] - Despite the decline of the Minoan civilization due to natural disasters and invasions, its core values were embedded in the subsequent Greek civilization, showcasing the enduring legacy of rationality and artistic achievement [5]