The largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC. 希腊最大的岛屿,位于地中海内;克里特文明发祥地,在公元前年达到其文明的颠峰。
There is evidence to show that athletic contests took place in Ancient Egypt and in the ancient Minoan civilization on the island of Crete. 有证据表明在古埃及和克利特岛上的古弥诺斯文化中就举行过体育比赛。