: Knossos — Epic Palace

The , located near Heraklion on the island of Crete, was the political and ceremonial heart of the Minoan civilization. As Europe's oldest organized city and largest Bronze Age archaeological site, it serves as the primary gateway into a sophisticated maritime culture that flourished nearly 4,000 years ago. Architecture & The "Labyrinth"

Today, Knossos is one of Greece's most popular archaeological sites. Epic Palace : Knossos

: Extensive storage areas held pithoi (large ceramic jars up to five feet tall) for grain, oil, and wine, signaling a high level of economic organization. The Legacy of Sir Arthur Evans The , located near Heraklion on the island

: Evans is credited with naming the civilization "Minoan" after the legendary King Minos. : Extensive storage areas held pithoi (large ceramic

: Notable artworks include the Bull-Leaping Fresco , depicting a ritual sport, and the Prince of the Lilies . Note that many originals are now housed in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum .