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What Did Archaeologist Arthur Evans Take From Knossos?

Greek Reporter 19 Dec 2025
Sir Arthur Evans, the archaeologist who excavated the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos on Crete, exported artifacts he discovered back to Britain ... of Knossos back to Britain ... The Throne Room at Knossos.
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Could Atlantis’ Temple of Poseidon Be the Knossos Palace in Crete?

Greek Reporter 30 Nov 2025
Plato describes in detail the Temple of Poseidon on Atlantis, which appears to be identical to the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete ... Jebulon / Public Domain The Palace of Knossos Dedicated to Poseidon.
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3,500-Year-Old Minoan Royal Road: Europe’s Oldest Paved Path

Greek Reporter 22 Nov 2025
It connected the prominent Minoan cities of Knossos, Gortyn, and Lebena on ancient Crete ... Knossos, Crete ... Over the course of their civilization, they gradually built up an incredible palace complex at Knossos.
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Ancient Greek Minotaur Myth May Have Roots in Minoan Hallucinogenic Rituals

Greek Reporter 08 Oct 2025
The Greek myth of the Minotaur at the Minoan Palace of Knossos may have roots deeper than legend ... The North Portico in Knossos, Crete, Greece ... Frescoes from the Palace of Knossos pic.twitter.com/Wo99mpZh3L.
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Hidden Roman Marvel: Crete’s 7-Mile Aqueduct Still Supplies Heraklion

Greek Reporter 21 Sep 2025
Constructed around the 2nd century AD, this underground aqueduct drew water from the Fountana Fountain and ran through the area between Skalani and Spilia, ultimately distributing water to Knossos on the outskirts of Heraklion ... Knossos and Heraklion.
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