Next
John Sheldon

John Sheldon club

Posted: 02 Oct 2018

Taken: 05 May 2018

2 favorites     3 comments    402 visits

1/500 • f/8.0 • 37.5 mm • ISO 400 •

PENTAX K-5

EXIF - See more details

See also...

Greece Greece

Keywords

Architecture •
North Propyleum •
Propylaeum •
Minoan •
Minos •
Knossos •
Archaeology •
King •
Archaeological •
Ruin •
Greek •
Ancient •
Crete •
Palace •
Minoan civilisation •
Greek islands •
Knossos Palace •
Archaeological site •
King Minos •

Authorizations, license

Visible by: Everyone
Attribution + non-Commercial + no derivative
Photo replaced on 15 Nov 2018
402 visits

The North Entrance at Knossos Palace

The North Entrance at Knossos Palace
The Knossos Palace remains are sited just south of modern day Heraklion in Crete. It was the centre of the Minoan civilisation and in mythology was the residence of King Minos. It is noted for its use of luxury materials, complex 'labyrinthine' architectural plan, advanced building techniques (including measures against earthquake damage and drainage that still works) and impressive size. These are remains of the second palace on the site, which lasted from about 1700 to 1350 BCE.
The 'North Propylaeum' is the North Entrance to the Palace and it is located at the end of the road from the harbour.

aNNa schramm, have particularly liked this photo

Comments
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautifully captured John.
8.0 years ago.
 Marta Wojtkowska
Marta Wojtkowska club
Visiting Knossos is on my bucket list...
8.0 years ago.
John Sheldon club has replied to Marta Wojtkowska club
Marta - the archaeological site at Knossos is well worth a visit (with suitable sun protection!). We found that having a knowledgeable guide was a great help, although you have to remember that different people have different ideas about what things were or meant. A follow-up visit to the Museum of Archaeology in Heraklion is essential though, you can buy a ticket that covers both the site and the museum. Allow a full day for the museum.
8.0 years ago.

Sign-in to write a comment.