With Roman aid, Knossus became once more the first city of Crete, but, in 67 BC, the Roman Senate chose Gortys as the capital of the newly created province Creta et Cyrene.
Knossus became once more the first city of Crete. This was with Roman aid. The Roman Senate chose Gortys as the capital of the newly created province Creta et Cyrene. This was in 67 BC.