What evidence suggests that early hominids may have visited Crete about 130,000 years ago?

The evidence suggesting that early hominids may have visited Crete approximately 130,000 years ago consists of stone tools discovered on the island that have been dated to that period.1

While these findings have led to claims that early hominids must have at least briefly settled on the island, it is important to note that this does not constitute evidence of permanent human habitation. According to the historical record, true human settlement of Crete did not begin until not much before 6500 BCE.1