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| Large clay pots, known as pithoi, stand at the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace in Heraklion, Crete. These artifacts are decorated with Minoan motifs in raised relief and exhibit a warm, terracotta hue. The ruins are composed of stone walls and blocks, indicative of the ancient Minoan civilization. In the background, a landscape with hills and sparse vegetation is visible. Knossos is a significant archaeological site, renowned as Europe's oldest city and a center of the Minoan culture. |
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