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A fresco at Knossos. Bull jumping and bull fighting are illustrated in various frescoes
associated with Crete and with Knossos.
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Knossos, also known as the "Labyrinth" and "Knossos Palace", is the largest Bronze Age
archaeological site on Crete. Knossos was the ceremonial and political center of the
Minoan civilization and culture. Substantial restoration makes the site more
comprehensible to visitors.
The Knossos archaeological site is in the suburbs of Heraklion.
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The entrance into the archaeological site.
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A memorial to Sir Arthur Evans, principal archaeologist and primary excavator of Knossos.
On March 16, 1900, he purchased the Knossos site and began
massive excavations. The excavation and restoration of Knossos, and the discovery of the
culture he labeled Minoan, is attributed to Sir Evans.
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Proceeding along the southern section of tourist walkway.
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A partially restored Minoan-era structure called the South House.
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Restored example of Minoan columns and architecture.
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Illustrative frescoes showing servants bearing water and/or other libations.
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Proceeding toward the central area of the archaeological site.
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One of numerous information marquess.
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A view of stairs leading to the upper level.
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A restored room on the upper level.
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A northern view of the archaeological site.
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View leading towards the Throne Room and the Queen's quarters.
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One of the rooms in the Queen's quarters.
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A small courtyard within the Queen's quarters.
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