In the Minoan palace of Knossos in Crete, a throne room built during the 15th century BC is considered the oldest such room ...

What it is: A fired clay disk inscribed with symbols that have never been deciphered Where it is from: The ancient Minoan ... a labyrinth under his palace at Knossos on Crete, until the beast ...

Perhaps the inspiration for Atlantis, Minoan civilization born on the island of Crete spread ... north entrance of the Palace of Knossos. Bull imagery saturates Cretan art, appearing in jewelry ...

Since then, it has become the biggest tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about ... and beat the intense afternoon heat. The ancient palace runs on seasonal hours and admission is €6 ...

An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years.

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world ... Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Minoan civilisation ...