Nov 30, 2008

Knossos

The major archeological site on Crete is the restored Minoan palace complex at Knossos.

The site is only partially reconstructed, leaving something to the imagination. Thanks to the posted explanations, we were often a tad skeptical about the reconstruction's accuracy. Like what exactly do you mean, "this is the central courtyard as Mr. Evans envisioned ıt"?

The most famous attractions are the frescos.



At the accompanying archeological museum in Heraklion my favorıte treasures were these gold pendants in the shape of cows' heads and this ivory bull jumper:


xoxo Jessie

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