Knossos in Irákleio, Crete, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
South Entrance, Corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco
The south part and south facade of the Palace is very eroded. Today one can only see foundations on tiered levels. At the bottom, a tower-like projection is all that remains of the south entrance to the Palace. An ascending corridor led to the Central Court.
The section of the corridor closest to the Central Court is reconstructed. Evans put a copy of a relief wall painting here, of which only a few fragments were found (Figure 1). On these it was possible to make out a figure wearing jewelry in the shape lilies. The reconstruction you see here is uncertain. In Evan's opinion, it represented the "Priest-King". Other scholars think that it is prince, whilst others believe it depicts a female figure.
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Location. 35° 17.86′ N, 25° 9.784′ E. Marker is in Knossos, Crete, in Irákleio. Marker can be reached from Eparchiaki Odos Knossou - Charaka south of Glafkou, on the left when traveling south. This marker is located on the island of Crete, just south of the capital city of Heraklion, in the Palace of Knossos archaeological park, and you must be walking on the grounds of the archaeological park in oder to see this marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knossos, Crete 714 09, Greece. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Piano Nobile" (a few steps from this marker); West Wing (within shouting distance of this marker); "Shrine of the Double Axes" (within shouting distance of this marker); West Magazines (within shouting distance of this marker); "Throne Room" (within shouting distance of this marker); Conservation - restoration of the "West Magazines" (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Hall of the Double Axes" and the "Queen's Megaron" (within shouting distance of this marker); Water and Drainage Conduits (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knossos.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 14, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.