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    Knossos - Wikipedia
    LocationHeraklion, Crete, Greece
    RegionNorth central coast, 5 km (3.1 mi) southeast of Heraklion
    AreaTotal inhabited area: 10 km² (3.9 sq mi). Palace: 14,000 m² (150,000 sq ft)
    FoundedSettlement around 7000 BC; first palace around 1900 BC
    Solving the Ancient Mystery of Knossos and the Minotaur
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    Solving the Ancient Mystery of Knossos and the Minotaur
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    Overview

    Knossos is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. The site was a major centre of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the minotaur. It is located on the outskirts of … See more

    History

    Knossos was settled around 7000 BC during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic, making it the oldest known settlement in Crete. Radiocarbon dating has suggested dates around 7,030-6,780 BCE. The initial settlement … See more

    Legends

    In Greek mythology, King Minos dwelt in a palace at Knossos. He had Daedalus construct a labyrinth, a very large maze in which to retain his son, the Minotaur. Daedalus also built a dancing floor for Queen … See more

    Excavation history

    The site of Knossos was identified by Minos Kalokairinos, who excavated parts of the West Wing in the winter of 1878-1879. The British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans (1851–1941) and his team began long-term evacuation… See more

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