Knossos

Bronze Age palace complex on Crete.

Knossos was a Bronze Age palace complex located on the island of Crete, considered one of the most significant archaeological sites associated with Minoan civilization.

/ˈnɒsəs/

Knossos derives from a possible Linear B spelling, 'kn-so'.

Knossos was a big palace where kings and people lived on the island of Crete a long, long time ago.

The palace was possibly the inspiration for the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur
Excavations were led by archaeologist Arthur Evans in the early 1900s
Knossos was a major center of Minoan civilization

What is Knossos? It was an ancient Bronze Age palace complex on Crete
Who lived at Knossos? Kings and their families, along with many workers and craftspeople
When was Knossos built? It was initially constructed around 1900 BC

archaeological site palace complex

Minoan civilization

Crete Minoan civilization