Palace of Knossos

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The Palace of Knossos in Crete is the most important archaeological site of Minoan Greece — the center of Europes oldest civilization, 4,000 years old. In mythology, this was the site of the Labyrinth of the Minotaur built by Daedalus for King Minos. The vast palace, excavated and partly reconstructed by archaeologist Arthur Evans, reveals a remarkably sophisticated world: hundreds of rooms, an advanced drainage and plumbing system, storerooms with giant jars, courtyards, and stunning colorful frescoes. Knossos is 5 km from Heraklion. The visit takes 1.5-2 hours; a guide or audio guide is recommended. Very hot in summer — arrive early. Combine with the Heraklion Archaeological Museum which displays the original finds.

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Knossos (; Ancient Greek: Κνωσσός, romanized: Knōssós; Greek: Κνωσός, romanized: Knōsós; Linear B: 𐀒𐀜𐀰 Ko-no-so) is an archaeological site and ancient urban centre in Crete, Greece. It is located within the southern periphery of Heraklion, about 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the city's historic centre. The site was occupied from the Neolithic period into the first millennium AD and became the largest and best-known centre of the Minoan civilisation. Knossos is often described as the oldest city in Europe. The claim is based on the combination of its early Neolithic foundation, its central role in the Minoan civilisation, widely regarded as the earliest advanced civilisation in Europe, and the long continuity of occupation in the Knossos valley, which is now part of the urban area of Heraklion. It was also one of the earliest known Neolithic settlements on Crete. The site is dominated by the monumental Palace of Minos. Like other Minoan palaces, the complex is generally interpreted as an administrative, economic, religious and ceremonial centre. Its role as a royal residence is debated. The first palace was built around 1900 BC on a hill that had already been occupied for several millennia. It was rebuilt and expanded after a major destruction around 1700 BC, then remained the central monument of Knossos until its final destruction in the Late Bronze Age, usually dated to about 1350 BC. Knossos is closely associated with the Greek myths of Minos, Pasiphaë, Ariadne, Theseus, Daedalus, Icarus and the Minotaur. In later Greek tradition, the complex plan of the palace was remembered as the Labyrinth. In 2025, Knossos was inscribed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Minoan Palatial Centres, together with Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos and Kydonia.

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