The New York Times - Iklaina Archaeology

An archaeologist brushes soil from a newly discovered ceramic vessel.

A fragment of a pear shaped Rhyton vessel with a painting of an octopus. Based on the shape and artistic style, ceramic experts suspect that the pot was made between 1550 - 1490 BC. The octopus likely pays homage to Minoan artists who lived on the island of Crete.

A painted female 'phi' figurine found during excavations at Iklaina. Artifacts like this point toward ritualistic areas that might have existed in the ancient city.