Terracotta Goddess from shrine at Karphi, Lassithi, Crete, c12th century BC Artist: Unknown.

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Terracotta Goddess from shrine at Karphi, Lassithi, Crete, c12th century BC. A Minoan settlement was formed after the Invasion of Crete by the Dorians in 12th Cent BC. The Diadem bears birds which symbolize the divine presence. Sub-Minoan period c1100 BC. At Archaeological Museum of Heraclion, Crete.

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Size: 2128px × 3200px
Location: World,Europe,Greece,World,Europe,Greece,Crete,Lasíthi
Photo credit: © © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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