But experts think the Minoans lived on Crete between about 3100 and 1150 ... B.C. The disk was found in the ruins of a Minoan palace at Phaistos, an archaeological site the south coast of Crete.

Guided by a specialist on Cretan history, you can tour the Minoan Palace of Phaistos as well as Gortys, formerly Crete’s Roman capital. They also recommend visiting Thrapsano, a village an hour ...