The Bull’s-Head Rhyton of Knossos is a carved stone ritual vessel shaped as a bull’s head, one of the masterpieces of Minoan art. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Bull’s-Head Rhyton is among the most celebrated treasures linked to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, how it … Read more
A Minoan peak sanctuary is a mountain-top shrine where the Minoans worshipped, the most important being Mount Juktas above Knossos. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Minoan peak sanctuaries were a key part of the religion practised at the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they were, how many exist and … Read more
The Central Court of Knossos is the great paved courtyard at the heart of the Minoan palace, the open space around which the whole complex was arranged. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Central Court is the organising heart of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, its … Read more
The North Entrance of Knossos is the dramatic northern approach to the palace, famous for its restored Charging Bull relief fresco above a columned passage. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The North Entrance is one of the most striking approaches to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, … Read more
The drainage and water system of Knossos was one of the most advanced in the ancient world, with terracotta pipes, stone channels and an early flushing toilet. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The drainage and water system is among the most impressive engineering achievements of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below … Read more
Minoan seals are small engraved gemstones and signet rings used at Knossos to stamp clay, serving administration while ranking among the finest Minoan miniature art. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Minoan seals are among the most exquisite small finds linked to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they are … Read more
The Theatral Area at Knossos is a stepped open space at the end of the Royal Road, sometimes called the oldest theatre in Europe. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Theatral Area is one of the distinctive public spaces of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, what … Read more
The pithoi of Knossos are the giant Minoan storage jars that filled the palace magazines with oil, wine and grain. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The pithoi and storage magazines are among the most telling features of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they are, what they held, where … Read more
Linear A is the undeciphered writing system of the Minoans, used at Knossos and across Crete to record an unknown language. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Linear A is one of the great mysteries connected with the Palace of Knossos and Minoan civilisation. The sections below cover what it is, what it … Read more
A lustral basin at Knossos is a small sunken room reached by a short flight of steps, thought to have served Minoan purification rituals. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The lustral basins are among the distinctive ritual features of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they are, what they … Read more