Palace of Knossos
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Knossos was the largest and most important palatial centre of the Minoan civilization, with more than 1,300 rooms in a labyrinthine layout that inspired the myth of the Minotaur's Labyrinth. Excavated by Arthur Evans in the early 20th century, it yielded striking frescoes (including the Bull-Leaping fresco and the Prince of Lilies) and tablets in both Linear A and Linear B script. The site was occupied almost continuously from the Neolithic era until the palace's destruction around 1350 BCE. In 2025, Knossos was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with five other Minoan palatial centres.
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Where is Palace of Knossos?
Palace of Knossos is located in Μακριτοίχος, Π.Ε. Ηρακλείου, Greece. Coordinates: 35.29793, 25.16314.
What kind of place is Palace of Knossos?
Knossos was the largest and most important palatial centre of the Minoan civilization, with more than 1,300 rooms in a labyrinthine layout that inspired the myth of the Minotaur's Labyrinth. Excavated by Arthur Evans in the early 20th centu
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