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Heraklion

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Heraklion or Iraklion (SAMPA [i'raklion]]) is the capital city of Crete.

It has an international airport named after the poet Kazantzakis.

The famous ruins of Knossos, which were excavated and sui generis restored by Evans, are nearby.

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