Knossos
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| Locations | Heraklion |
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| Crete | |
| Greece | |
| Founded | 1900 BC |
| Abandoned | Minoan |
| Periods | Middle Minoan |
| Condition | Restored and maintained for visitation |
| Did you know | According to Greek mythology, King Minos resided in a palace at Knossos, where the skillful craftsman Daedalus constructed a labyrinth under the command of Minos. |
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| ID | 1363569 |
About Knossos
Knossos, is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete.
