Knossos Collection (#5)

Reconstruction of Hall of Double Axes in Palace of Minos at Knossos by Sir Arthur John Evans, London, 1921
Sir Arthur John Evans (1851-1941), The Palace of Minos at Knossos, London, 1921. Reconstruction of the hall of double axes

La Parisienne (from the Palace Complex of Knossos). Artist: Bronze Age culture
La Parisienne (from the Palace Complex of Knossos). Found in the collection of Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete

Early Cretan libation vessel, found at Knossos, 1933-1934. Discovered by Sir Arthur Evans. The bulls head is made of soapstone, inlaid with rock crystal and shell

Antichamber to Throne Room in Royal palace, Knossos, Crete, 15th century BC
Antichamber to Throne Room in Royal Palace, Knossos, Crete, 15th century BC. The Throne Room was a chamber built for ceremonial purposes during the 15th century BC inside the palatial complex of

Royal Road leading to Minoan Palace at Knossos, Crete, c15th century BC. Called by Evans the oldest road in Europe. Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete

Fresco (reconstruction) of Ladies of Minoan Royal Court, Knossos, Greece, c20th century

Grand Staircase of Minoan Royal Palace at Knossos, Crete, c1700BC-c1400BC. Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. Showing the Light Well

Minoan Pots, Knossos, Crete, c15th century BC. Minoan pottery and pots contained oils and ointments, exported from 18th century BC Crete, have been found at sites through the Aegean islands

View of the Royal Minoan palace of Knossos, c. 1700-1300 BC
View of the Royal Minoan palace of Knossos from the hillside across the valley, c.1700-1300 BC

The throne room of the Minoan royal palace at Knossos, c. 21st -14th century BC
The throne room of the Minoan royal palace at Knossos. The alabaster throne is the oldest throne in Europe, c.21st -14th century BC

Room in the Queens apartments in Knossos, 17th century
Room in the Queens apartments in the Royal Minoan palace at Knossos on Crete, 17th century

Minoan bulls head libation vessel from the royal palace at Knossos, from the Archaeological Museums collection of Heraclion on Crete

Minoan chariot-riders from Knossos
Minoan chariot-riders from the palace of Knossos

Reconstructed balustrade west front of the Palace of Knossos, Crete, c1400 BC. Knossos was the capital of the Minoan civilization, which flourished on Crete from c3000-c1100 BC

Sheep near Knossos with Olive tree in April at dusk, Crete, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Sheep near Knossos with Olive tree in April at dusk, Crete, c20th century

The horns of consecration and the procession corridor at Knossos, 18th century BC
The horns of consecration (Labrys) and the procession corridor at the Minoan Royal Palace of Knossos, 18th century BC

The Royal Road leading to the Minoan palace at Knossos, 15th century BC
The Royal Road leading to the Minoan palace at Knossos, called by Evans the oldest road in Europe, 15th century BC

Fresco of shields in the grand stairway at Knossos, 18th century BC
Fresco of shields in the grand stairway at the Minoan palace of Knossos in Crete, 18th century BC

Fresco of the royal court of the Minoan palace at Knossos, 18th century BC
Fresco of the royal court of the Minoan palace at Knossos, watching a performance at the palace, 18th century BC

Buildings in the southern part of the Minoan Royal Palace at Knossos, 21st century BC

Linear B tablet from Knossos, Crete, 15th century BC
Minoan Linear B tablet from Knossos, Crete, in the Archaeological Museum of Heracleion, Crete. Linear B is a syllabic script used for writing Mycenaean Greek

Bronze bust of the archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, 20th century
Bronze bust of Sir Arthur Evans (8 July 1851 - 11 July 1941), who excavated the Minoan palace at Knossos, in the west courtyard of Knossos

Minoan Royal palace at Knossos on Crete

Charging Bull and Olive Tree Fresco, The Minoan Palace of Knossos, Knossos, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The Minoan Palace of Knossos, Knossos, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Minoan art. Palace of Knossos. Western stores. Pithoi or sto
Minoan art. Palace Complex of Knossos. (1700 BC-1450 BC). Overview of the Western stores. Pithoi or storage jars, used to store food. Island of Crete. Greece

Poster advertising Greece and the Palace of Knossos in Crete. Date: 1949

The Palace of Minos at Knossos, Crete - excavated by Sir Arthur Evans. Extensively re-built. The Capital city of the Minoan Culture. Date: circa 1920s

Knossos- The Dolphin Room Minoan Bronze Age GREECE. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

Ancient Crete. Palace of Knossos 1400-1200 BC. Reconstructed balustrade west fron. t
Ancient Crete. Palace of Knossos 1400-1200 BC. Reconstructed balustrade west fron.t

Prince of Lilies fresco, Minoan archaeological site of Knossos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Mural paintings, Corridor of the Procession, Minoan archaeological site of Knossos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

King Minos Palace, Minoan archaeological site of Knossos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Reproduction of fresco of Partridges from Palace of Minos at Knossos by Sir Arthur John Evans, Volume II, frontispiece
Sir Arthur John Evans (1851-1941), The Palace of Minos at Knossos, London, 1921, Volume II, frontispiece. Knossos: reproduction of the fresco of the Partridges

Greece, Crete, Knossos, Palace of Minos, Upper floor Throne Hall
Greece - Crete - Knossos. Palace of Minos. Throne Hall. Upper floor

Greece, Crete, Knossos, The British archaeologist Arthur Evans (1851-1941)
Greece - Crete Island - Knossos (20th century) - The archaeologist Arthur Evans photographed during the reconstruction of the Minoan Palace

Gold necklace and pendant from Greece, Crete, Knossos, tomb 2
Greek civilization, 8th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold necklace and pendant. From Knossos, tomb 2

Old ruins of a palace, Palace Of Minos, Knossos, Crete, Greece
Greece - Crete - Knossos. Palace of Minos

Gold pendant from Greece, Crete, Knossos, tomb 2
Greek civilization, 8th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold pendant. From Knossos, tomb 2

Fresco depicting light blue monkey picking saffron flowers in garden of Palace of Knossos, from Knossos, Crete, Greece
Minoan civilization, 2nd millennium b.C. Fresco depicting a light blue monkey picking saffron flowers in the garden of the Palace of Knossos. From Knossos, Crete, Greece

Vase with palm leaf decorations, from Knossos, Crete, Greece
Minoan civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. Vase with palm leaf decorations, circa 2000 b.C. From Knossos, Crete, Greece

Prince of lilies. Stucco relief. About 1550 BC. Minoan art / Cretan art. Late Minoan period. Fresco. GREECE. Iraklion. Archaeological Museum. Proc: GREECE. Knossos. Knossos Palace

Hercules Wrestling the Bull of Knossos into Submission. 470 -456 BC. Fourth metope of the opisthodome of the Temple of Zeus. Classical Greek art. Relief on marble. GREECE. Olympia

Prince with Lilies

Mycenae Dagger / Knossos
Inlaid designs on a Mycenae dagger-blade. Cheetahs and Khaffre cats hunting ducks on the banks o the Nile

Vessels from Knossos
Vessels from M.M. III at Knossos, showing preservation of original polychrome finish

Heraklion (Iraklion}, Crete. Greece. Europe. Heraklion Archeological Museum. Fragment of the Procession Fresco from Knossos depicting a young man with richly adorned codpiece carrying a silver)

Large Minoan Strage Jar - Pithoi
The excavations of Sir Arthur Evans at Knossos revealed a remarkable set of large Minoan storage jars, or pithoi. The compartments in the floor were for grain and produce

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Discover the ancient wonders of Knossos, a captivating glimpse into Minoan civilization. Located in Crete, Greece, this archaeological site is home to the magnificent Knossos Minoan Palace, Europe's oldest city dating back to 2000 BC. Step into history as you explore the ruins of this once-thriving palace and marvel at its intricate frescoes. One such masterpiece is the 'Fresco Three Minoan Women, ' showcasing the artistic prowess of Minoan art with its vibrant colors and graceful figures. Another notable artwork is the 'Prince of Lilies, ' an illustration that captures the essence of royalty during that era. As you wander through these ancient grounds, be sure to visit The Queens Bath, a testament to their advanced engineering skills even in those times. Immerse yourself in their culture by admiring mural paintings depicting scenes from everyday life or stand in awe before the Dolphin fresco that symbolizes their connection with nature. The highlight for many visitors is encountering the famous bull fresco - a powerful representation of strength and vitality within Minoan society. These captivating murals transport you back in time and offer glimpses into a civilization rich with artistry and symbolism. Knossos remains one of Europe's largest Bronze Age archaeological sites, providing invaluable insights into our past. Soak up its historical significance as you walk among palace ruins and imagine what life was like for those who called it home thousands of years ago.