Knossos is located in Crete, on the largest island off the coast of Greece, 5 kilometers southeast of the city of Heraklion (1). Being nestled within a valley near the river of Kairatos, the river currently flows only partly year-round (1). Yet, during Minoan times when the site was inhabited, the river flowed constantly. Knossos used to be surrounded with cypress and oak trees but has since been turned into acres of vineyards and olive trees (1). Knossos was established during the Bronze Age around 2000 BCE and lasted until 1300 BCE.
The area of Knossos was first settled around 7000 BCE by the Minoan people, a part of the Aegean culture, and built the first palace around 2000 BCE under King Mino’s rule. Knossos thrived on trading with the
The area of Knossos was first settled around 7000 BCE by the Minoan people, a part of the Aegean culture, and built the first palace around 2000 BCE under King Mino’s rule. Knossos thrived on trading with the