Knossos is dominated by the monumental Palace of Minos. Like other Minoan palaces, this complex of buildings served as a combination religious and administrative centre rather than a royal residence. The earliest parts of the palace were built around 1900 BC in an area that had been used for ritual feasting since the Neolithic.

Situated a mere 5 km south of Heraklion, the majestic Knossos Palace is a top-tier attraction for travellers in Crete. Its accessibility by both car and bus adds to its appeal. The palace traces its origins back to the Neolithic era, with its most notable …

Oct 15, 2010 · Knossos (pronounced Kuh-nuh-SOS) is the ancient Minoan palace and surrounding city on the island of Crete, sung of by Homer in his Odyssey: “Among their cities is the great city of Cnosus, where Minos reigned when nine …

克诺索斯 （希臘語： Κνωσός）是 克里特岛 上的一座 米诺斯文明 遗迹，被认为是传说中 米诺斯 王的王宫。 它位于克里特岛的北面，海岸线的中点，是 米诺斯时代 已发现最为宏伟壮观的遗址，可能是整个文明的政治和文化中心。 克诺索斯遗址是由英国考古学家 阿瑟·伊文思 于1878年进行了最早的完整发掘，发现了大批米诺斯遺跡，和许多刻有使用 线形文字A 的文本的泥板，揭示了米诺斯文明的存在。 其中最为辉煌的米诺斯王宫始建于约前2100年至前1800年，后几经扩建， …

克诺索斯王宫，克里特文明最伟大的创造，位于克里特岛伊拉克利翁州的景点，最初始建于大约公元前1900年左右。 克诺索斯王宫，这里不仅是米诺斯王朝的政治经济、宗教和文化中心，也是经济中心，因为宫中有众多的库房、作坊、存放经济档案的办公室和征收税款的机关，是一组围绕中央庭院的多层楼房建筑群，面积达2.2万平方米，王宫内厅堂房间总数在1500间以上，楼层密接，梯道走廊曲折复杂，厅堂错落，天井众多，布置不求对称，出奇制巧，外人难觅其究竟，因 …

Feb 8, 2025 · The Palace of Knossos is the most iconic structure at the site, serving as the political, religious, and economic hub of Minoan Crete. Excavated and partially reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans in the early 20th century, the palace complex is a labyrinthine structure that reflects the sophistication and ingenuity of Minoan architecture. ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Knossos, city in ancient Crete, capital of the legendary king Minos, and the principal centre of the Minoan, the earliest of the Aegean civilizations (see Minoan civilization). The site of Knossos stands on a knoll between the confluence of two streams and is located about 5 miles (8 km) inland from Crete’s northern coast.

The impressive Minoan palace of Knossos, built in two phases - first around 1900 B.C. and again from 1700-1450 B.C. - covers an area of 22,000 square meters. Visitors enter encounter three main wings.

Situated on the island of Crete, the Palace of Knossos is a sprawling complex that exemplifies advanced engineering and artistic talent. Estimated to date back to 1900 BC, this archeological wonder is renowned for its multi-storied buildings, elaborate frescoes, and an intricate layout of interconnected rooms and corridors.

The Palace of Knossos, built around 2000 BCE, showcases the ingenuity of the Minoans. Starting as a Neolithic settlement, it grew into a sophisticated multi-story complex with features like advanced plumbing and earthquake-resistant designs.