{"id":17097,"date":"2026-06-19T11:31:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cig-icg.gr\/the-discovery-of-the-ancient-aegean-the-2026-cyclades-and-crete-summer-school-part-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:51:14","slug":"the-discovery-of-the-ancient-aegean-the-2026-cyclades-and-crete-summer-school-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cig-icg.gr\/el\/the-discovery-of-the-ancient-aegean-the-2026-cyclades-and-crete-summer-school-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Discovery of the ancient Aegean: The 2026 Cyclades and Crete Summer School, Part 2."},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Marianne Locas-Ouimet<\/em><\/p>\n

From the 10th to 29th of May, the students traveled from Athens into the Cycladic Islands and then to Crete, in order to study ancient Greek history and archeology.<\/p>\n

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After discovering Athens, Paros and Delos, the Cyclades and Crete Summer School \u00a0continued towards Santorini.<\/p>\n

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As soon as we arrived, the winding road climbing to the top of the cliff offered us a breathtaking view (for those who dared to look!). This visit gave us the chance to admire this magnificent island, an emblem of the Cyclades, and to immerse ourselves in Bronze Age civilization through the discovery of Akrotiri, a site once buried beneath volcanic ash. Some took advantage of their free time to enjoy the view over the caldera, others wandered through the narrow streets, while still others visited the exhibition on the history of women in Antiquity at the archaeological museum of Fira. A special favorite was the vivid and colorful frescoes in the prehistoric museum of the capital!<\/p>\n

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By Kadeeja El Barkouki<\/em><\/p>\n

After a crossing a rough sea (during which we had to fiercely defend our seats on the boat!), we finally arrived at our final destination: Crete!<\/p>\n

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Image provided by Sonia Thibeault<\/em><\/p>\n

During the final week of our journey, the students explored the island of Minos from north to south and from east to west: from the mountains to the Imbros Gorge; from must-see museums such as the Heraklion Museum to the treasures of the small museums scattered along the magnificent Messara route; from Minoan antiquity to Byzantine monasteries; from the grand palaces of Phaistos to archaeological gems beloved by enthusiasts such as Gournia; and, of course, the beaches and crystal-clear waters of Matala.<\/p>\n

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Image provided by Sonia Thibeault<\/em><\/p>\n

The highlights were certainly the archaeological site of Knossos, whose reconstructions by Arthur Evans succeeded in bringing back to life the grandeur of the Minoan centers of power; the Sfendoni Cave, where we admired bats and stalactites; the many kilometers of hiking through the Imbros Gorge; and the charming city of Chania, the final stop on our Cretan journey.<\/p>\n

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Image provided by \u00c9lizabeth Fortier<\/em><\/p>\n

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After one final night at sea, we enjoyed a last free day in Athens before gathering for a closing evening at the Canadian Institute\u2014a time to reflect on the trip and take stock of our experiences\u2014followed by a celebration in a traditional taverna for our final goodbyes!<\/p>\n

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By Kadeeja El Barkouki<\/em><\/p>\n

This wonderful journey was filled with discoveries, exploration of history, and friendships for this outstanding Class of 2026!<\/p>\n

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Image provided by Roxane Dansokho<\/em><\/p>\n

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Image provided by Lena Bach<\/em><\/p>\n

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