Ruins of Palace at Knossos in Crete, Greece
Ruins of Palace at Knossos
The images shows the ruins of Palace at Knossos located on the island of Crete in Greece.
This ruins are part of the palace complex that belonged to the Minoans, a mysterious civilization that thrived in Crete more than 4000 years ago.
Sir Arthur Evans, the British archaeologist who excavated the site, reconstructed part of the structure at its original place and he did so by using modern materials.
Related Images
– Ruins of a multi-storied structure
– Ruins of Palace at Knossos
– Reconstructed hall with columns and frescoes
– Bastion of the Bull
– King’s Megaron and Stoa
– Queen’s Megaron
Frescoes
– Prince of the Lilies Fresco
– Dolphins Fresco
– Griffin Fresco in the Throne Room
– Bull Leaping Fresco
– Ladies in Blue Fresco
Related Pages
– Minoan Civilization, Mycenaean Civilization
– Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora
– Crete, Greek Islands, Greece
– Ephesus
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