Knossos: Top Photos

Palace of the Minotaur and cradle of European civilization

Knossos is a Minoan palace located on the island of Crete in Greece, and it is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the Aegean. The palace was built around 2000 BC and was home
The reconstructed west wing of Knossos shows the distinctive tapered red columns that are a hallmark of Minoan architecture. Unlike Greek columns, which widen at the base, Minoan columns are wider at the top, a design unique in the ancient world. © CMOSPOWER, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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