The Palace of Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. The palace was built in 1900 BC and destroyed in 1375 BC. The palace was constructed around 1700 BC, but later destroyed by earthquake. In its place, new buildings were constructed around 1500 BC.
The Palace of Knossos was the cultural and political centre of the Minoan civilisation. The palace was built in 1900 BC and destroyed in 1375 BC.
The Palace of Knossos was the cultural and political centre of the Minoan civilisation. The palace was built in 1900 BC and destroyed in 1375 BC.
The palace complex consists of at least four main palaces, with different areas used for a variety of purposes including domestic dwellings, religious sites and workshops. The remains are still being excavated today due to its rich history.
The palace is located on Crete, an island in Greece that has been inhabited since Neolithic times (the first farmers).
The Palace of Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture.
The Palace of Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. The palace was destroyed in 1375 BC, but it’s still possible to see a few ruins of this once powerful structure. It’s located on the Kephala Hill in southwest central Crete, 35 kilometers from Heraklion city. The Palace of Knossos was built around 1900 BC and covers an area of about four hectares.
[1] This impressive building consists of five great halls (meeting rooms) and a number of smaller ones and chambers,
[2] all connected via corridors or stairways.
[3] The megaron—the largest hall—has two columns supporting its roof,
[4] one made out of red marble
[5], while another is made out of pink granite.
Knossos is located to the south of Heraklion, literally from 4 to 5 kilometres from it, on the Kephala Hill that rises at a height of about 140 metres above the valley through which flows the Vlychia River.
Knossos is located to the south of Heraklion, literally from 4 to 5 kilometres from it, on the Kephala Hill that rises at a height of about 140 metres above the valley through which flows the Vlychia River. The palace was built on this hill and surrounded by two defensive walls which protected it from invaders. It was famous for its beauty and splendour and its special architecture that included Minoan columns with spiral motifs representing snakes (which were sacred to them) and other great works of art like frescoes depicting scenes from everyday life as well as rituals they performed at their temples. Travel Jember Malang
You can get to Knossos by car or bus. You can also get to Knossos by train which stops near Knossos at Halepa station..
- You can get to Knossos by car or bus. You can also get to Knossos by train which stops near Knossos at Halepa station..
- There is a large parking lot at the site of Knossos. It costs 5 Euro per day and you will need to pay this when you arrive at the site of ruins. This parking lot has a guard who will collect your money and then give you a ticket that you must display on your dashboard while parked in order for them not to ticket your car. If they do start issuing tickets because they see no sign of payment, then simply return with the original receipt from when you paid for parking into the guard’s booth near where he gave it out, show him your receipt and he’ll tear up any tickets that were issued against your vehicle as proof that you made payment before leaving (it’s only fair).
- To get from Heraklion Airport (the biggest airport on Crete) – take a taxi which should cost around 40 Euros depending on traffic conditions; alternatively take bus line B1 which runs every 15 minutes during busy periods such as holidays but otherwise only once every hour; there are two different routes available: either via Agios Nikolaos along highway 150 northwards towards Rethymno then turning right onto highway 210 heading northeast towards Palekastro/Viannos & Kastelli/Kissamou before arriving in Iraklio town centre; or via Agios Nikolaos along highway 150 northwards towards Rethymno then turning left onto highway 218 heading eastwards towards Pessada village south-westwards past Stavros beach until reaching its terminus just outside Iraklio town centre..
Just a few kilometers out of Heraklion, you will find yourself in a different world as you make your way up towards the Palace of Knossos.
The Palace of Knossos is located just a few kilometers out of Heraklion. A drive up the hill will bring you to a different world, surrounded by trees and overlooking the sea below. The palace was built on a site with good views, so it should come as no surprise that its builders wanted to take advantage of this natural beauty.
The Palace is made up of five great halls and a number of smaller ones and chambers.
The palace is made up of five great halls and a number of smaller ones and chambers. These were used for different purposes, such as council rooms, dining halls, bedrooms and storerooms.
The palace was built in 1900 BC but destroyed in 1375 BC by an earthquake. New buildings were constructed around 1500 BC.
The building was constructed around 1700 BC, but later destroyed by earthquake. In its place, new buildings were constructed around 1500 BC.
The Palace of Knossos was built around 1700 BC. It was destroyed in 1375 BC, but later rebuilt around 1500 BC. The palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and consists of a number of buildings that were used by the Minoan Civilization (also known as Minoan Civilization or Minoan Civilisation) for administration and ceremonial purposes.
One special thing about the palace was that it had running water pipes inside it unlike any other places in Europe for hundreds of years after it had been built.
One special thing about the palace was that it had running water pipes inside it unlike any other places in Europe for hundreds of years after it had been built. Travel Jember Surabaya
It also had bathrooms with tubs and toilets, which is something you couldn’t find in other places at this time. This means that people lived comfortably in the palace and were able to have indoor plumbing, which is a luxury that many people don’t have today!
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this guide to the Minoan Palace and I hope it has given you a better understanding of this ancient culture that we still have so much to learn from today.