Heraklion
For the village in Corinthia, see Heraklion, Corinthia.
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Heraklion, also Heraklio, Iraklion or Irakleio (Greek ????????) is the major city and capital of the island of Crete. It is also the capital of Heraklion Prefecture. It has an international airport named after the writer Nikos Kazantzakis. The ruins of Knossos, which were excavated and restored by Arthur Evans, are nearby.
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Greek - Crete - Heraklion Prefecture - Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis - Knossos - Arthur Evans
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