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Current research on the ancient Greek city of Knossos in Crete suggests that it not only recovered from the Bronze Age collapse that brought down many of the Aegean palaces, but actually flourished into the Early Iron Age.

Crete, Knossos. Minoan palace complex with wet frescos (unlike Ancient Egyptian dry frescoes). Minoan columns tapered to a narrow base. Minoan murals often depicted nature scenes. Bulls were a popular motif.

Photo about Scenic view of reconstruction of Minoan palace at Knossos with Bull Fresco, Crete, Greece. Image of bull, historic, historical - 12346851

This edited article about Crete originally appeared in Look and Learn issue number 238 published on 6 August 1966. A reconstruction of the Palace of Knossos by Harry Green The island of Crete, in the Aegean Sea, is barely 160 miles long by 35 miles wide. But it has an importance in history out of […]

A study of exaggerated Minoan palatial architecture

i could mirror over a lot which was nice, but otherwise proved to be quite the pain in the butt. that feel when your perspective lines don't match. Migh... The Palace Throne Room

Knossos - Detailed interior plan of the temple with rooms labeled

The Queen's megaron in Knossos

Between 3500 and 1500 BC a very attractive and rather mysterious civilization developed and then vanished on the island of Crete in the southern Aegean Sea. In Greek myth the ruler of this realm wa…

The overwhelming stone lions of the Mycenae and the shimmering cyclopean walls are fascinating. It is no coincidence that Mycenae is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece. The “UpDrone” team took a photo of the archeological site from above, and the result is impressive.

Minoan palace at Mallia, one of three Old Palaces 1950-1450 BC

In this article, we will explore the enduring legacy of Minoan culture and its impact on contemporary art and design. We will delve into the legend of the

Knossos - Crete - The largest (over 150,000 sq ft) Bronze Age archaeological site, built by Minoans, Europe’s 1st advanced civilization. Settled 7000 BC, 1st palace, 1900 BC

Map of Knossos in Ancient Crete - http://www.explorecrete.com/Knossos/knossos.html

The Minoans are a Mediterranean civilization in Age of Empires. Centered on the island of Crete in the Aegean Sea (with subsequent territorial expansion in the adjacent islands in the Sea of Crete to the north and the Mediterranean to the south along with the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea to the north as well), they were a Bronze Age Indo-European people, most likely stemming from Anatolia. They were named after the mythical figure King Minos, said to have been a king of Knossos, capital and…