Strong winds damage replica of iconic Dolphin Mural at Knossos Palace


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  • Sunday, 18 May 2025

ATHENS, May 17 (Xinhua) -- A replica of the famous Dolphin Mural at the Knossos archaeological site on Greece's Crete island was damaged on Friday due to strong winds in the area, the Greek Culture Ministry said on Saturday.

Two sections of the plaster replica have collapsed and been damaged. The site, a popular tourist destination, had been closed to the public a few hours earlier as a precautionary measure due to the adverse weather conditions.

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