palace of Knossos

A Greek student from Crete who studies at the University of Sunderland in England has mapped the Palace of Knossos utilizing 3D laser scanning equipment. George Vasilakis, who is studying BSc Web and Mobile Development, used cutting-edge technology provided by...

The idea of ancient Greek temples made of wood seems strange today given that the collective mind goes straight to the marble Parthenon structure or the temple of Olympian Zeus. The first things that come to mind at the mention...

The Minoans were a remarkable people with a civilization far advanced for its time in many ways with artwork and palaces replete with riches beyond description; now, we know that their diet was as rich and varied as their...

The archaeological site of Knossos remained closed on September 18, due to the museum guards' strike, who are protesting against the dismissals of 250 employees from the Ministry of Culture. At this time of the year, the Palace and the...

Knossos, the famous Minoan Palace lies five kilometers southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos, in Crete. Ιn Greek mythology, the Palace of Knossos was the residence of the mythical King Minos, the son of Zeus...

Crete  is still pushing for Knossos to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is now preparing a new folder titled Minoan civilization, which will include the most important monuments on the island, such as Phaistos, Zakros and the archaeological site...