The excavation of an historical site is intended to provide us with information about the past and the manifestations of its culture and society. The excavation of Knossos in modern day Crete aimed at investigating the ancient Palace of Knossos(II) known only from ancient myths. Different archaeological methods were employed at the site to discover, identify and record findings.
The physical excavation of the site was was most important aspect of the investigation, which helped identify findings and relied upon a variety of techniques due to the complex nature of the site. Initially trial trenches were dug all over the site of the Knossos to reveal key areas to excavate. In these trial trenches layers of soil would be removed in 50cm chunks.
The physical excavation of the site was was most important aspect of the investigation, which helped identify findings and relied upon a variety of techniques due to the complex nature of the site. Initially trial trenches were dug all over the site of the Knossos to reveal key areas to excavate. In these trial trenches layers of soil would be removed in 50cm chunks.