Museum · Heraklion

Heraklion Archaeological Museum - Wine Vessels of Antiquity

Heraklion Archaeological Museum's "Wine Routes" tour showcases Minoan clay rhyta, decorated jars from Phaistos palace (1750-1700 BC), and libation vessels used in 4000 years of Cretan wine ritual.

What to do there

AdventureHeraklion Archaeological Museum - Wine Vessels of AntiquityOne of the world's great archaeological museums, housing the finest Minoan art and artifacts. The pottery collection includes wine vessels, drinking cups, and storage jars that document 4,000 years of Cretan wine culture and its connections to Eastern Mediterranean trade.

Places to see nearby

Landmark Knossos Palace - Minoan Wine Culture Knossos Palace stored wine in massive 5-foot pithoi (500-gallon jars) in 16 magazines—central to Minoan prosperity and the Bronze Age trade economy across the Mediterranean.
Archaeological site · Archanes Fourni Necropolis - Wine in Minoan Afterlife Fourni Necropolis (Archanes) held 26 funerary buildings + 250 ceremonial cups.
Archaeological site · Archanes Vathypetro Archaeological Site - Ancient Wine Press Minoan villa with world's oldest winepresses still in situ from Bronze Age, plus pottery kilns and olive presses, revealing ancient wine production.