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Drainage System (photo)
Drainage System (photo)

GVY276589: Drainage System (photo), Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Art egeen: ceramic vase in the shape of honeycomb and snake. From Cnossos (Knossos). 1700-1450 BC. Heraklion, Archeological Museum
Art egeen: ceramic vase in the shape of honeycomb and snake. From Cnossos (Knossos). 1700-1450 BC. Heraklion, Archeological Museum

LRI4660229: Art egeen: ceramic vase in the shape of honeycomb and snake. From Cnossos (Knossos). 1700-1450 BC. Heraklion, Archeological Museum, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Bull's head from Phaistos, 1700-1600 BC
Bull's head from Phaistos, 1700-1600 BC

FBU7145033: Bull's head from Phaistos, 1700-1600 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Stone bull’s head found in Knossos, 1600-1450 BC
Stone bull’s head found in Knossos, 1600-1450 BC

FBU7145040: Stone bull’s head found in Knossos, 1600-1450 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Double axes. Minoan weapon, 1700-1450 BC
Double axes. Minoan weapon, 1700-1450 BC

FBU7145061: Double axes. Minoan weapon, 1700-1450 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Clay vase from chamber tombs.  1350-1300 BC
Clay vase from chamber tombs.  1350-1300 BC

FBU7145088: Clay vase from chamber tombs. 1350-1300 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan Chest larnax with gabled lid, 1370-1250 BC
Minoan Chest larnax with gabled lid, 1370-1250 BC

FBU7145122: Minoan Chest larnax with gabled lid, 1370-1250 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan Chest larnax decorated  with horns of consecration, 1370-1250 BC
Minoan Chest larnax decorated  with horns of consecration, 1370-1250 BC

FBU7145128: Minoan Chest larnax decorated with horns of consecration, 1370-1250 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Detail of a Minoan Fresco :
Detail of a Minoan Fresco :

FBU7145133: Detail of a Minoan Fresco : "The cup Bearer", 1600-1450 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Large figurine crowned with models of opium poppy, 1300-1200 BC
Large figurine crowned with models of opium poppy, 1300-1200 BC

FBU7145262: Large figurine crowned with models of opium poppy, 1300-1200 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Goddess with upraised arms  and bird symbols on her head, 1200-1100 BC
Goddess with upraised arms  and bird symbols on her head, 1200-1100 BC

FBU7145264: Goddess with upraised arms and bird symbols on her head, 1200-1100 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

View of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC
View of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC

LRI4655588: View of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Minoen art “Prince of the Lilies”” fresco. South entrance. Copy of a relief wall painting of which a few fragments were found. The reconstruction here is uncertain. The fragments of the original painting are in the archeological museum of Heraklion. Knossos, Crete.
Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Minoen art “Prince of the Lilies”” fresco. South entrance. Copy of a relief wall painting of which a few fragments were found. The reconstruction here is uncertain. The fragments of the original painting are in the archeological museum of Heraklion. Knossos, Crete.

FBU4250021: Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Minoen art “Prince of the Lilies”” fresco. South entrance. Copy of a relief wall painting of which a few fragments were found. The reconstruction here is uncertain. The fragments of the original painting are in the archeological museum of Heraklion. Knossos, Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron and the central court. Crete. 1600-1450 BC
Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron and the central court. Crete. 1600-1450 BC

FBU4250023: Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron and the central court. Crete. 1600-1450 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoen art “Prince of the Lilies”” fresco. Original recontruction from the few fragments found by A. Evans on the Knossos archeological site. archeological museum of Heraklion. This reconstruction is uncertain. Knossos, Crete.
Minoen art “Prince of the Lilies”” fresco. Original recontruction from the few fragments found by A. Evans on the Knossos archeological site. archeological museum of Heraklion. This reconstruction is uncertain. Knossos, Crete.

FBU4250124: Minoen art “Prince of the Lilies”” fresco. Original recontruction from the few fragments found by A. Evans on the Knossos archeological site. archeological museum of Heraklion. This reconstruction is uncertain. Knossos, Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. The west magazines. Large complex of the palace storerooms. It consists of the antechamber, the corridor of the storerooms, and the storerooms themselves. To right and left of the corridor were 11 magazines in which the goods of the palace were stored. The column insde supported the roof. The antechamber opens off the central court and under the floor of the antechamber was discovered the Archive Room of the Old Palace (1900-1700 BC) containing over 6000 clay sealings, ie impressions on balls of clay which were used to monitor the use of the goods in the magazines.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. The west magazines. Large complex of the palace storerooms. It consists of the antechamber, the corridor of the storerooms, and the storerooms themselves. To right and left of the corridor were 11 magazines in which the goods of the palace were stored. The column insde supported the roof. The antechamber opens off the central court and under the floor of the antechamber was discovered the Archive Room of the Old Palace (1900-1700 BC) containing over 6000 clay sealings, ie impressions on balls of clay which were used to monitor the use of the goods in the magazines.

FBU4250156: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. The west magazines. Large complex of the palace storerooms. It consists of the antechamber, the corridor of the storerooms, and the storerooms themselves. To right and left of the corridor were 11 magazines in which the goods of the palace were stored. The column insde supported the roof. The antechamber opens off the central court and under the floor of the antechamber was discovered the Archive Room of the Old Palace (1900-1700 BC) containing over 6000 clay sealings, ie impressions on balls of clay which were used to monitor the use of the goods in the magazines., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Gateway of the north wing opening off the central court. The north wing is the most important wing of the palace because it is believed to have housed the “” Royal Apartments””. Gateway leading to the complex of the “” Royal Apartments. Behind the gateway is a wide corridor with a drainage duct leading to an inner court yard next to the Royal Apartments. Phaistos, Crete.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Gateway of the north wing opening off the central court. The north wing is the most important wing of the palace because it is believed to have housed the “” Royal Apartments””. Gateway leading to the complex of the “” Royal Apartments. Behind the gateway is a wide corridor with a drainage duct leading to an inner court yard next to the Royal Apartments. Phaistos, Crete.

FBU4250181: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Gateway of the north wing opening off the central court. The north wing is the most important wing of the palace because it is believed to have housed the “” Royal Apartments””. Gateway leading to the complex of the “” Royal Apartments. Behind the gateway is a wide corridor with a drainage duct leading to an inner court yard next to the Royal Apartments. Phaistos, Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the west wing shrines along the central court from the north wing. There were two types of shrine: “Bench shrine” and “Lutral Basin””. The “” bench Shrine”” was a small and rectangular room with low benches running round the walls to support cult objects and figurine of the deity. On some of them were found female figurine, ritual vessels, and “” offering tables”” (small altar). The “” Lustral Basin”” type was a room lower than the founding structures, with a few steps leading down into them. It was used for purification rituals.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the west wing shrines along the central court from the north wing. There were two types of shrine: “Bench shrine” and “Lutral Basin””. The “” bench Shrine”” was a small and rectangular room with low benches running round the walls to support cult objects and figurine of the deity. On some of them were found female figurine, ritual vessels, and “” offering tables”” (small altar). The “” Lustral Basin”” type was a room lower than the founding structures, with a few steps leading down into them. It was used for purification rituals.

FBU4250202: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the west wing shrines along the central court from the north wing. There were two types of shrine: “Bench shrine” and “Lutral Basin””. The “” bench Shrine”” was a small and rectangular room with low benches running round the walls to support cult objects and figurine of the deity. On some of them were found female figurine, ritual vessels, and “” offering tables”” (small altar). The “” Lustral Basin”” type was a room lower than the founding structures, with a few steps leading down into them. It was used for purification rituals., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the central court from the shrines of the west wing.The central court is a basic architectural element of Minoen palace. It is a core around which the different wing are set. This central court was built in the time of the old palace (1900-1700 BC). It was also use in the New Palace. The central court was used for economic, social and religious activities of the palace. Phaistos, Crete.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the central court from the shrines of the west wing.The central court is a basic architectural element of Minoen palace. It is a core around which the different wing are set. This central court was built in the time of the old palace (1900-1700 BC). It was also use in the New Palace. The central court was used for economic, social and religious activities of the palace. Phaistos, Crete.

FBU4250223: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the central court from the shrines of the west wing.The central court is a basic architectural element of Minoen palace. It is a core around which the different wing are set. This central court was built in the time of the old palace (1900-1700 BC). It was also use in the New Palace. The central court was used for economic, social and religious activities of the palace. Phaistos, Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the west wing shrines along the central court from the north wing. There were two types of shrine: “Bench shrine” and “Lutral Basin””. The “” bench Shrine”” was a small and rectangular room with low benches running round the walls to support cult objects and figurine of the deity. On some of them were found female figurine, ritual vessels, and “” offering tables”” (small altar). The “” Lustral Basin”” type was a room lower than the founding structures, with a few steps leading down into them. It was used for purification rituals.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the west wing shrines along the central court from the north wing. There were two types of shrine: “Bench shrine” and “Lutral Basin””. The “” bench Shrine”” was a small and rectangular room with low benches running round the walls to support cult objects and figurine of the deity. On some of them were found female figurine, ritual vessels, and “” offering tables”” (small altar). The “” Lustral Basin”” type was a room lower than the founding structures, with a few steps leading down into them. It was used for purification rituals.

FBU4250290: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the west wing shrines along the central court from the north wing. There were two types of shrine: “Bench shrine” and “Lutral Basin””. The “” bench Shrine”” was a small and rectangular room with low benches running round the walls to support cult objects and figurine of the deity. On some of them were found female figurine, ritual vessels, and “” offering tables”” (small altar). The “” Lustral Basin”” type was a room lower than the founding structures, with a few steps leading down into them. It was used for purification rituals., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Staircase starting in the west court and leadind to The Propylaea, the principal and the most impressive entrance to the new palace (1700-1450 BC). Phaistos, Crete.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Staircase starting in the west court and leadind to The Propylaea, the principal and the most impressive entrance to the new palace (1700-1450 BC). Phaistos, Crete.

FBU4250330: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Staircase starting in the west court and leadind to The Propylaea, the principal and the most impressive entrance to the new palace (1700-1450 BC). Phaistos, Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Clay bull's head rhyton from Knossos-Little Palace, 1450-1370 BC
Clay bull's head rhyton from Knossos-Little Palace, 1450-1370 BC

FBU7145044: Clay bull's head rhyton from Knossos-Little Palace, 1450-1370 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Ritual and luxurious object found in Knossos Temple, 1650-1550 BC
Ritual and luxurious object found in Knossos Temple, 1650-1550 BC

FBU7145070: Ritual and luxurious object found in Knossos Temple, 1650-1550 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan art. Cycladic-typed marble figurine, 2600-2300 BC
Minoan art. Cycladic-typed marble figurine, 2600-2300 BC

FBU7145073: Minoan art. Cycladic-typed marble figurine, 2600-2300 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Snake goddess found in  Knossos, 1650-1550 BC
Snake goddess found in  Knossos, 1650-1550 BC

FBU7145079: Snake goddess found in Knossos, 1650-1550 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Snake goddess found in  Knossos, 1650-1550 BC
Snake goddess found in  Knossos, 1650-1550 BC

FBU7145082: Snake goddess found in Knossos, 1650-1550 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Clay vase from chamber tombs.  1350-1300 BC
Clay vase from chamber tombs.  1350-1300 BC

FBU7145085: Clay vase from chamber tombs. 1350-1300 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Restored boar’s-tusk helmet with cheek-guard. Knossos. 1450-1300 BC
Restored boar’s-tusk helmet with cheek-guard. Knossos. 1450-1300 BC

FBU7145090: Restored boar’s-tusk helmet with cheek-guard. Knossos. 1450-1300 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Small pithos with a stylised leaf pattern, 1500-1400 BC (ceramic)
Small pithos with a stylised leaf pattern, 1500-1400 BC (ceramic)

XIR227629: Small pithos with a stylised leaf pattern, 1500-1400 BC (ceramic), Minoan / Bridgeman Images

View of the Central Area and West Wing of the Palace at Knossos (photo)
View of the Central Area and West Wing of the Palace at Knossos (photo)

STF267832: View of the Central Area and West Wing of the Palace at Knossos (photo), Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Cup, depicting a charging bull, found in the royal tomb of Vaphio, Sparta, late Minoan I, c.1500 BC (gold)
Cup, depicting a charging bull, found in the royal tomb of Vaphio, Sparta, late Minoan I, c.1500 BC (gold)

STF257301: Cup, depicting a charging bull, found in the royal tomb of Vaphio, Sparta, late Minoan I, c.1500 BC (gold), Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Kato Zakros. Minoan archeological site. 17th-15th century B.C.
Kato Zakros. Minoan archeological site. 17th-15th century B.C.

FBU7145100: Kato Zakros. Minoan archeological site. 17th-15th century B.C., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Kato Zakros. Minoan archeological site. 17th-15th century B.C.
Kato Zakros. Minoan archeological site. 17th-15th century B.C.

FBU7145115: Kato Zakros. Minoan archeological site. 17th-15th century B.C., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Greek art: ceramic jar in the style of Camares. From Cnossos. 1900-1700 BC. Heraklion, Archeological Museum
Greek art: ceramic jar in the style of Camares. From Cnossos. 1900-1700 BC. Heraklion, Archeological Museum

LRI4660199: Greek art: ceramic jar in the style of Camares. From Cnossos. 1900-1700 BC. Heraklion, Archeological Museum, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan art: terracotta figurine of woman in an attitude of worship. From the sanctuary of Piskokephalo in Crete. 1700-1450 BC. Dim. 24,6 cm Heraklion, archeological museum
Minoan art: terracotta figurine of woman in an attitude of worship. From the sanctuary of Piskokephalo in Crete. 1700-1450 BC. Dim. 24,6 cm Heraklion, archeological museum

LRI4660266: Minoan art: terracotta figurine of woman in an attitude of worship. From the sanctuary of Piskokephalo in Crete. 1700-1450 BC. Dim. 24,6 cm Heraklion, archeological museum, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan Chest larnax decorated  with horns of consecration, 1370-1250 BC
Minoan Chest larnax decorated  with horns of consecration, 1370-1250 BC

FBU7145125: Minoan Chest larnax decorated with horns of consecration, 1370-1250 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images


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