Question

How would you compare the “palace” complex of Knossos with the Mycenaean citadel?

Answer 1

palace complex of knosses

1. dated 2000-1350 BC
2. site was discovered on 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos
3. it is an archaeological site of Iraklion
4. situated about 5 m southwest of the city of Iraklion
5. largest of the preserved Minoal palatial centre
6. has evidence for inhabited in neolithic times
7. palace covers an area of 22,000 sq.m
8. palace is connected with myth of the Babyrinth with the Minotaur

mycenaean citadeal

1. undertaken by Heinrich Schliemann after 1876
2. it is an archaeological site of Greese
3. founded on 1350-1200 BC
4. the culture of this city is ancient greece
5. situated over the fertile plane of Argolis in northwest peloponnese
6. largest and most important center of civilisation
7. collapse at 1200 BCE due to earthquake