library tile Knossos
 Mariana Ornelas' Trip to Greece, Summer 2001
Knossos. This is one of the most significant archeological sites of the Minoan Culture. Knossos is located on Crete just 2 1/2 miles from Heraklion. The beginning of this brilliant culture dates back to 6000 BC and extends to around 1500 BC.
Knossos
Bust of British archeologist Arthur Evans who was the first to systematically excavate the site from 1900-41 		Knossos
Partial view of west court 		Knossos
Giant storage jug 		Knossos
Remains of a storage room
Knossos
Fresco of bull, a symbol of the Minoan culture (copy) 		Knossos
Room in palace

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