A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.

One of the palace's most iconic artworks, the Dolphin Mural depicts dolphins and fish in a lively marine scene. Knossos was a major center of the Minoan civilization, which flourished on Crete ...

The Palace of Minos: A Comparative Account of the Successive Stages of the Early Cretan Civilisation as Illustrated by the Discoveries at Knossos. By Sir Arthur Evans. Vol. 1, The Neolithic and ...