Knossos (alternative spellings Knossus, Cnossus, Greek Κνωσός
pronounced [kno̞ˈso̞s]), also known as Labyrinth, or Knossos
Palace, is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and
probably the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan
civilization and culture. The palace appears as a maze of
workrooms, living spaces, and store rooms close to a central
square. Detailed images of Cretan life in the late Bronze Age are
provided by images on the walls of this palace. It is also a
tourist destination today, as it is near the main city of Heraklion
and has been substantially restored by archaeologist Arthur
Evans.
