A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.

Set on Crete, it was commissioned by King Minos and built by the great architect Daedalus. Lying below the Palace of Knossos ...

Specifically, at the palace of Knossos, known for its Labyrinthe layout, you may be surprised to find the remnants of a fully functioning plumbing system. The palace was fit with clay pipes for ...

The Palace of Minos: A Comparative Account of the Successive Stages of the Early Cretan Civilisation as Illustrated by the Discoveries at Knossos. By Sir Arthur Evans. Vol. 1, The Neolithic and ...

Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Minoan civilisation grew rich on trade and they built glorious palaces decorated with beautiful wall paintings.