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Minoan Palace of Knossos

Most important of Crete's archeological sites

Knossos: Palace of the Minoans

Some 5km from Heraklion lies the archeological site of the Minoan Palace of Knossos.

History

The Minoan civilisation is reputed to be one of the earliest in Europe, reigning from the middle of the Bronze Age–from 3650 to 1400 B.C., even before Ancient Greece.

The Minoan Palace of Knossos was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century by British archaeologist Arthur Evans.

Mythology

It’s reputed to be where the first King of Crete–King Minos–lived and built a labyrinth to keep away the Minotaur–the half bull half man creature.

Monsieur Minotaur

The Palace has beautiful countryside surroundings and you’ll see the various frescoes uncovered during excavation, or reproductions depicting dolphins, other sea life and flowers.

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Text © Rebecca Hall

Images by Ruth Hartnup, tedbassman, Tim Schofield