08 September 2016

#1149 Crete, Greece


Rethymno (Ancient GreekΡέθυμνο, also RethimnoRethymnonRéthymnon, and Rhíthymnos) is a city of approximately 40,000 people in Greece, the capital of Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete. It was originally built during the Minoan civilization (ancient Rhithymna and Arsinoe), but was never a competitive Minoan centre. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain urban growth. One of these coins is today depicted as the crest of the town: two dolphins in a circle.


Thank you, Marie !

Received on: September 5, 2016

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