greek-museums: Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: Fragment of…

greek-museums: Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: Fragment of…

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Archaeological Museum of Heraklion:

Fragment of a fresco probably depicting a running military detachment.

The leader of the file, wearing a Minoan loincloth and holding two spears has been named the “Captain of the Blacks”, because he is followed by two men painted black, perhaps African soldiers in the service of the palace.

This is probably a depiction of an exercise or sport similar to the ancient Greek “hoplite race”.

Knossos, House of Frescoes, 1350-1300 B.C