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Palace of Minos, Knossos

Palace of Minos, Knossos
The splendour of the Palace of Minos at Knossos, Crete, dating from 1800-1580 bc, reflects the richness and sophistication of Minoan culture. It served as the political, economic, religious, and cultural centre of Minoan life.
Wolfgang Kaehler
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Architecture; Crete; Minoan Civilization; Archaeology; Knossos
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