Knossos
Traditionally the seat of King Minos, Knossos is the palace of Minoan civilization in Crete, Greece. Spanning over 20,000 square meters with several palatial structures, Knossos was built with ashlar blocks and decorated with frescoes.
The original palace was built around 2,000 BC and in 1700 BC it was destroyed by an earthquake. A new one was built on the same spot which was in turn destroyed by a fire in 14th Century B.C at this point it stopped being the seat of power.
Over the centuries, the palace of Knossos has fueled numerous thrilling legendary tales such as the stories of Daidalos and Ikaros adding to its mystery and charm. Though the city remained unoccupied during the Neolithic period, it sprung back to life during the times of the Roman Empire.
Exploring the city of Knossos today gives you an eerie feeling as you go back and forth from partial ruins to palatial structures. Remains of the luxurious house and excavated antiques can be explored to get a sense of what life was during this period.