The palace was hit with another catastrophe (of some form) around 1450 B.C., when sites across Crete were destroyed and a people who modern-day scholars call the "Mycenaeans" occupied Knossos.

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to SKAI.

The ancient palace runs on seasonal hours and admission is €6 EUR for adults, but for €10 EUR you can get into both the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Must-See Attractions Knossos Palace Visit the ancient ruins of Knossos, which was the center of Minoan civilization. The site features labyrinthine architecture and colorful frescoes.

British School at Athens Studies, Vol. 12, KNOSSOS: PALACE, CITY, STATE (2004), pp. 547-555 (9 pages) This paper discusses the conservation problems that have accumulated 70 to 80 years after Arthur ...

British School at Athens Studies, Vol. 12, KNOSSOS: PALACE, CITY, STATE (2004), pp. 121-126 (6 pages) This paper explores the character of the LM II, IIIA and IIIB occupation in the Knossos town in so ...

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to SKAI.