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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

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 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

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

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

FBU7145046: Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 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

FBU7145082: Snake goddess found in Knossos, 1650-1550 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

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

Part of the procession fresco. 1600 - 1450 BC
Part of the procession fresco. 1600 - 1450 BC

FBU7145135: Part of the procession fresco. 1600 - 1450 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Camp-Stool Fresco, 1450-1350 / 1300 BC
Camp-Stool Fresco, 1450-1350 / 1300 BC

FBU7145147: Camp-Stool Fresco, 1450-1350 / 1300 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

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

Camp-Stool Fresco, 1450-1350 / 1300 BC
Camp-Stool Fresco, 1450-1350 / 1300 BC

FBU7145142: Camp-Stool Fresco, 1450-1350 / 1300 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

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

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

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

Hagia Triada sarcophagus, 1370-1300 BC
Hagia Triada sarcophagus, 1370-1300 BC

FBU7145099: Hagia Triada sarcophagus, 1370-1300 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

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

Panel of the
Panel of the

FBU7145254: Panel of the "Liliy Frescoes", 1600-1500 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

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

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

Cup, depicting a wild bull, found in the royal tomb of Vaphio, Sparta, late Minoan I, c.1500 BC (gold) (see also 148826)
Cup, depicting a wild bull, found in the royal tomb of Vaphio, Sparta, late Minoan I, c.1500 BC (gold) (see also 148826)

XIR148823: Cup, depicting a wild bull, found in the royal tomb of Vaphio, Sparta, late Minoan I, c.1500 BC (gold) (see also 148826), 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

Minoen archeological site of Knossos. West wing; Aera called “Tripartite shrine” by A. Evans. Inside the shrine were found many religious objects such as clay tablets or clay seals impression possibly connected with the archive of a shrine. Knossos, Crete.
Minoen archeological site of Knossos. West wing; Aera called “Tripartite shrine” by A. Evans. Inside the shrine were found many religious objects such as clay tablets or clay seals impression possibly connected with the archive of a shrine. Knossos, Crete.

FBU4250061: Minoen archeological site of Knossos. West wing; Aera called “Tripartite shrine” by A. Evans. Inside the shrine were found many religious objects such as clay tablets or clay seals impression possibly connected with the archive of a shrine. Knossos, Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos.North east complex. These rooms were used to store valuable ritual vessels. The famous “” Phaistos disc”” bearing hieroglyphic writing was found here with other clay tablets inscribed in linear A. There are also Potter's Workshop as a large number of unfinished pots were found here. Phaistos, Crete.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos.North east complex. These rooms were used to store valuable ritual vessels. The famous “” Phaistos disc”” bearing hieroglyphic writing was found here with other clay tablets inscribed in linear A. There are also Potter's Workshop as a large number of unfinished pots were found here. Phaistos, Crete.

FBU4250162: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos.North east complex. These rooms were used to store valuable ritual vessels. The famous “” Phaistos disc”” bearing hieroglyphic writing was found here with other clay tablets inscribed in linear A. There are also Potter's Workshop as a large number of unfinished pots were found here. Phaistos, Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. View over the North East Complex. Complex of four rooms directly adjoining the old palace. These rooms were used to store valuable ritual vessels. The famous “” Phaistos disc”” bearing hieroglyphic writing was found here with other clay tablets inscribed in linear A. There are also Potter's Workshop as a large number of unfinished pots were found here. Phaistos, Crete.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. View over the North East Complex. Complex of four rooms directly adjoining the old palace. These rooms were used to store valuable ritual vessels. The famous “” Phaistos disc”” bearing hieroglyphic writing was found here with other clay tablets inscribed in linear A. There are also Potter's Workshop as a large number of unfinished pots were found here. Phaistos, Crete.

FBU4250284: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. View over the North East Complex. Complex of four rooms directly adjoining the old palace. These rooms were used to store valuable ritual vessels. The famous “” Phaistos disc”” bearing hieroglyphic writing was found here with other clay tablets inscribed in linear A. There are also Potter's Workshop as a large number of unfinished pots were found here. Phaistos, Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Part of the North East Complex. Complex of four rooms directly adjoining the old palace. These rooms were used to store valuable ritual vessels. The famous “” Phaistos disc”” bearing hieroglyphic writing was found here with other clay tablets inscribed in linear A. There are also Potter's Workshop as a large number of unfinished pots were found here. Phaistos, Crete.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Part of the North East Complex. Complex of four rooms directly adjoining the old palace. These rooms were used to store valuable ritual vessels. The famous “” Phaistos disc”” bearing hieroglyphic writing was found here with other clay tablets inscribed in linear A. There are also Potter's Workshop as a large number of unfinished pots were found here. Phaistos, Crete.

FBU4250215: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Part of the North East Complex. Complex of four rooms directly adjoining the old palace. These rooms were used to store valuable ritual vessels. The famous “” Phaistos disc”” bearing hieroglyphic writing was found here with other clay tablets inscribed in linear A. There are also Potter's Workshop as a large number of unfinished pots were found here. Phaistos, Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Large pithoi (storage jar), found by the central court. Crete.
Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Large pithoi (storage jar), found by the central court. Crete.

FBU4250153: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. Large pithoi (storage jar), found by the central court. Crete., Minoan / Bridgeman Images

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

LRI4655596: View of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

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

LRI4655594: View of the ruins of Phaistos, 2700-1200 BC, Minoan / Bridgeman Images

View of the western wing of the palace of Phaistos, 1950-1700 BC (photography)
View of the western wing of the palace of Phaistos, 1950-1700 BC (photography)

LRI4687015: View of the western wing of the palace of Phaistos, 1950-1700 BC (photography), Minoan / Bridgeman Images


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