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The poignant image depicts the aftermath of the young Icarus' failed attempt to escape the island of Crete with his father, Daedalus who had constructed the labyrinth which housed the Minotaur. Since they were denied access to leave by King Minos, Daedalus (Δαίδαλος) created wings from feathers and wax. However, after ignoring his father's instructions, Icarus flew to high, which caused the sun to melt the wax that held the feathers together. This caused him to fall in the sea, which today is named after him, the Icarian Sea (Ικάριο Πέλαγος).
This wonderful painting entitled, "Lament for Icarus" was completed in 1898 by English classicist artist, Herbert James Draper and is on display at the Tate Britain Museum.
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This wonderful painting entitled, "Lament for Icarus" was completed in 1898 by English classicist artist, Herbert James Draper and is on display at the Tate Britain Museum.
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A fascinating and very rare view of the interior of the ancient Minoan Palace in Knossos (Κνωσός) on the island of Crete (Κρήτη).
While most of the photos focus on the outside of the palace and its red columns, this image was taken of the stairs.
If the dating is correct (4,000 years old), it would make this royal house the oldest European palace.
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While most of the photos focus on the outside of the palace and its red columns, this image was taken of the stairs.
If the dating is correct (4,000 years old), it would make this royal house the oldest European palace.
Attribution: Facebook - architecturepics
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An exceptional photograph +Vasilios Gavrilis of the ancient Minoan Palace in Knossos (Κνωσός) on the island of Crete (Κρήτη).
The palace is one of the iconic landmarks of Greece and is considered by several historians to be Europe's oldest city.
Knossos has been acknowledged as a dominant Bronze Age culture in the Aegean, however, recent excavations of the ancient city have led archaeologists to believe it is three times larger than what earlier excavations documented.
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The palace is one of the iconic landmarks of Greece and is considered by several historians to be Europe's oldest city.
Knossos has been acknowledged as a dominant Bronze Age culture in the Aegean, however, recent excavations of the ancient city have led archaeologists to believe it is three times larger than what earlier excavations documented.
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A stunning photo by Herbert List which was taken in 1937 of the 'Horns of Consecration' near the Palace of Minos in Knossos (Κνωσός), Crete (Κρήτη).
The 'horns' were a 20th century reconstruction by Sir Arthur Evans and are symbolic of the iconography surrounding Knossos.
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The 'horns' were a 20th century reconstruction by Sir Arthur Evans and are symbolic of the iconography surrounding Knossos.
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An excellent image of the ceremonial and political center of Minoan civilization, the palace of Knossos. One of the most important of Greece's archaeological discoveries, the ruins are a testament to the Minoan civilization.
When it exactly flourished is subject to debate, however, what can not be argued is that the remaining buildings are magnificent to behold.
Attribution: Tanjala Gica
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When it exactly flourished is subject to debate, however, what can not be argued is that the remaining buildings are magnificent to behold.
Attribution: Tanjala Gica
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The lovely Dolphin Frescoe in the Queen’s Megaron at the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The original was found in several fragments, however it was restored by Dutch artist Piet de Jong between 1922 and 1930.
The frescoe is on display at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηρακλείου).
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The frescoe is on display at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηρακλείου).
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The Minoan Snake goddess, one of the most recognizable artifacts recovered at Knossos in 1903 by Sir Arthur Evans.
The artifact is on display at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηρακλείου).
Photo: George G. Groutas
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The artifact is on display at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηρακλείου).
Photo: George G. Groutas
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A wonderful bust of Sir Arthur Evans (1851-1941) who is best remembered for excavating the palace of Knossos on the island of Crete, one of the world's most famous archaeological sites.
Even though the ruins at Knossos were discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos, it wasn't until 1900 when Arthur Evans, bought the entire site and began excavations.
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Even though the ruins at Knossos were discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos, it wasn't until 1900 when Arthur Evans, bought the entire site and began excavations.
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The Throne Room in the Bronze Age palace of Knossos in Crete, considered the oldest throne room, (ca. 15th century BC) in Europe.
Image: Google Facts
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Image: Google Facts
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A surreal image of the 'Horns of Consecration' near the Palace of Minos in Knossos (Κνωσός), Crete (Κρήτη).
The 'horns' were a 20th century reconstruction by Sir Arthur Evans and are symbolic of the iconography surrounding Knossos.
Attribution: Vassilis Tagoudis
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The 'horns' were a 20th century reconstruction by Sir Arthur Evans and are symbolic of the iconography surrounding Knossos.
Attribution: Vassilis Tagoudis
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