Crete is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and is home to many ancient cities. CANEA, Knossos, Talos, Ida, Minos, CANDIA, and Minoan are all cities located on the island of Crete. CANEA is a port city located on the northern coast of Crete, Knossos is an ancient palace located near Heraklion, Talos is a mountain located in the center of the island, Ida is the highest mountain on Crete, Minos is a legendary king of Crete, CANDIA is the former name of Heraklion, and Minoan is the name of the civilization that inhabited Crete during the Bronze Age.