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A goddess with upraised arms. 1350-1300 BC
A goddess with upraised arms. 1350-1300 BC

FBU7145261: A goddess with upraised arms. 1350-1300 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

FBU7145263: Goddess with upraised arms and bird symbols on her head, 1200-1100 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

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. 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. 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 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

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

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

Greek Art: the Dolphin Hall of Cnossos Palace, Greece (photo)
Greek Art: the Dolphin Hall of Cnossos Palace, Greece (photo)

JLJ4688619: Greek Art: the Dolphin Hall of Cnossos Palace, Greece (photo), Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Bull's head found in Palaikastro, 1500-1450 BC
Bull's head found in Palaikastro, 1500-1450 BC

FBU7145035: Bull's head found in Palaikastro, 1500-1450 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Kato Zakros. Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark
Kato Zakros. Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark

FBU7145039: Kato Zakros. Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Kato Zarkos. Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark
Kato Zarkos. Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark

FBU7145045: Kato Zarkos. Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

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

FBU7145068: Kato Zakros. Minoan archeological site. 17th-15th century B.C., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

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

FBU7145076: Snake goddess found in Knossos, 1650-1550 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

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

FBU7145080: 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.

FBU7145083: 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.

FBU7145121: 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.

FBU7145124: Kato Zakros. Minoan archeological site. 17th-15th century B.C., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

The valley of the deads. Ancient cemetery of Kato Zakros
The valley of the deads. Ancient cemetery of Kato Zakros

FBU7145129: The valley of the deads. Ancient cemetery of Kato Zakros, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Toreador Fresco, Knossos, Crete 1550-1450 BC (fresco)
Toreador Fresco, Knossos, Crete 1550-1450 BC (fresco)

DGC2560023: Toreador Fresco, Knossos, Crete 1550-1450 BC (fresco), Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC
Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC

FBU7145048: Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC
Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC

FBU7145055: Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Chest larnax with gabled lid. 1370-1300 BC
Chest larnax with gabled lid. 1370-1300 BC

FBU7145114: Chest larnax with gabled lid. 1370-1300 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

FBU7145153: "Blue bird" Fresco or "The blue bird of crete". Knossos, 1450 B.C., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan composition. Panel of the
Minoan composition. Panel of the

FBU7145154: Minoan composition. Panel of the "Liliy Frescoes", 1600-1500 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Reconstruction of the procession fresco,  1500- 1400 BC
Reconstruction of the procession fresco,  1500- 1400 BC

FBU7145258: Reconstruction of the procession fresco, 1500- 1400 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Phaistos disc. Symbolic signs arranged in a spiral (A side), Early 17th Century BC
Phaistos disc. Symbolic signs arranged in a spiral (A side), Early 17th Century BC

FBU7145270: Phaistos disc. Symbolic signs arranged in a spiral (A side), Early 17th Century BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

View of the Northern Entrance and Reconstructed Western Bastion of the Palace at Knossos (photo)
View of the Northern Entrance and Reconstructed Western Bastion of the Palace at Knossos (photo)

STF267833: View of the Northern Entrance and Reconstructed Western Bastion of the Palace at Knossos (photo), Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Excavations at the Minoan town of Kato Zakros, c.1600-1450 BC (photo)
Excavations at the Minoan town of Kato Zakros, c.1600-1450 BC (photo)

STF267943: Excavations at the Minoan town of Kato Zakros, c.1600-1450 BC (photo), Minoan / Bridgeman Images

The Hagia Triada Sarcophagus, painted with scenes from Cretan life. C. 1600 BC-1380 BC (fresco)
The Hagia Triada Sarcophagus, painted with scenes from Cretan life. C. 1600 BC-1380 BC (fresco)

TRK831350: The Hagia Triada Sarcophagus, painted with scenes from Cretan life. C. 1600 BC-1380 BC (fresco), Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Three wall painting fragments: the 'Fisherman', the 'Priestess' and an 'Ikrion', removed from the West House at Akrotiri on the island of Thera, c.1500 BC (mural painting on plaster)
Three wall painting fragments: the 'Fisherman', the 'Priestess' and an 'Ikrion', removed from the West House at Akrotiri on the island of Thera, c.1500 BC (mural painting on plaster)

BCC88074: Three wall painting fragments: the 'Fisherman', the 'Priestess' and an 'Ikrion', removed from the West House at Akrotiri on the island of Thera, c.1500 BC (mural painting on plaster), Minoan / Bridgeman Images


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