Knossos

• Knossos (1900-1400 BCE) was the major city of the Minoan Civilisation (2700-1420 BCE) and its Royal Palace was the largest. It was abandoned between 1380-1100 BCE.
• The Ruins are located 3 miles (5 km) east of Heraklion in Crete. Historians are undecided whether Knossos was the capital city of Crete or whether the major cities were all independent. Knossos had no defensive walls, nor was there a weapons arsenal.

Other Minoan Sites

• There are other Minoan City and Palace Sites in Malia, Phaistos and Zakros.

Knossos Palace