Knossos in Irákleio, Crete, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
Water and Drainage Conduits
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
1. Water and Drainage Conduits Marker
In front of you can be seen part of the water system that channelled drinking water from a source in the vicinity of the palace. This took the form of a series of clay pipes with one end narrower than the other so that they could fit together, thereby increasing the water pressure and allowing it to flow more easily (figure 1, 2).
The rectangular cut stone on your left, with the hollow in the upper side, is part of the drainage system linked to the perpendicular built conduit which drained the rain from the light-well and the "East Hall" on the upper floor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 35° 17.88′ N, 25° 9.812′ E. Marker is in Knossos, Crete, in Irákleio. Marker can be reached from Dedalou 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. The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” (a few steps from this marker); "Throne Room"
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
2. Water and Drainage Conduits Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of an illustration, showing where the park visitor was in relation to the ruins of the archaeological park, while standing in front of the marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
3. Water and Drainage Conduits Marker
View showing where the marker is situated in relation to the surrounding reconstructed ruins, with visitors gathered about it.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
4. Water and Drainage Conduits Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of an illustration, that is identified on the marker as being figure 1, showing a section of the clay pipes, as they appeared in the time of Evans.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
5. Water and Drainage Conduits Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of an illustration, that is identified on the marker as being figure 2, showing a diagram of how the clay pipes fit together in order to properly function.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 15, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
