Palace of Knossos

Minoan Palace

Origination of the myth of the Minotaur.
With over 150 rooms, the Minoan palace is thought to be the labyrinth in the myth of the Minotaur.
The Minoan civilization is named after the first king of Crete, King Minos.
It’s Europe’s oldest advanced civilization.

Original stone throne was discovered in the throne room and can be viewed.
The bull was an important symbol in Minoan culture and the art of “bull jumping” key to religious ceremonies.Okumaya devam et