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KNOSSOS (HCR), Minoan settlement, CRETE

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Dolphins fresco in the Palace of Knossos

Knossos, southern propylon (entrance) of the palace

The Palace of Knossos, lilies and acanthus, favorite flowers of the ancient artists, adorn the wall-painting of the griffins in the Throne Room

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KNOSSOS Minoan settlement CRETE
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Geographical Data

Type of location: Ideal for hiking, Archaeological site, Minoan palace

Other Names: KAIRATOS, CAERATUS (Previous), CNOSSUS (Bibliography)

Postal Code: 71409

Tel +30 2810

Longitude: 25^o 09' 46.5" E

Latitude: 35^o 17' 52.61" N

Conteporary homonymus location

KNOSSOS, Settlement, HERAKLIO , GREECE

Distances:

10 Kilometers South (S) the remarkable archaeological site of: ARCHANES, Ancient city, CRETE , GREECE

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