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
The Prince of the Lilies is a famous Knossos fresco of a striding figure crowned with lilies and feathers, long a symbol of the palace. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Prince of the Lilies is among the best-known images from the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, … Read more
The Grand Staircase at Knossos is a multi-storey stairway built around a light-well, one of the great engineering marvels of the Minoan palace. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Grand Staircase is one of the architectural highlights of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, why it is … Read more
Visiting Knossos from Agios Nikolaos means heading west along the coast toward Heraklion, an easy day out by tour or hire car. Plan day tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Agios Nikolaos in eastern Crete is within reach of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether you can visit, organized tours, driving … Read more
Knossos accessibility is limited by its uneven terrain, steps and gravel paths, but parts of the site can be enjoyed with planning and care. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Accessibility is an important practical question for the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover how accessible the site is, the terrain, which … Read more
Minoan trade was the sea-based commerce that made the Minoans wealthy, exchanging oil, wine, pottery and crafts across the Bronze Age Mediterranean. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Trade was the engine of the wealth on display at the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the sea power behind Minoan trade, what … Read more
Minoan women held a strikingly prominent place in Minoan society, central to religion and vividly depicted in the frescoes of Knossos. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The status of women is a fascinating aspect of the world of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the prominence of Minoan women, their … Read more
Minoan pottery ranges from the delicate polychrome Kamares ware to lively marine designs and giant storage jars, prized across the ancient world. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Pottery fills the storerooms and museum collections tied to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what Minoan pottery is known for, the famous … Read more
The Minoan snake goddess is the famous faience figurine from Knossos, a bare-breasted female holding snakes, a powerful image of Minoan religion. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The snake goddess is among the most iconic finds from the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what she is, what the snakes mean, … Read more