Knossos in Irákleio, Crete, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
North Entrance, North Pillar Hall
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
1. North Entrance, North Pillar Hall Marker
An open air passage linked the Central Court with the North Entrance. It was paved and sharply inclined towards the north.
The passage is narrow. Right and left were two raised colonnades known as "Bastions" (Figure 1).
Arthur Evans reconstructed the "Bastion" on the west side. He also placed a copy of a restored relief fresco of a bull here. The wall painting may have formed part of a hunting scene.
The passage ends in a large hall with ten square pillars and two columns (Figure 2). The pillars and columns probably supported a large hall on the upper floor.
Evans suggested that, due to its position on the seaward side, it was here that the produce of seaborne trade would have been checked when it reached the Palace. It was therefore named the "Customs House".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 35° 17.902′ N, 25° 9.805′ E. Marker is in Knossos, Crete, in Irákleio. Marker can be reached from Labreos 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "North Lustral Basin" (within shouting distance of this marker); Water and Drainage Conduits (within shouting distance of this marker); The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” (within shouting distance of this marker); "Throne Room" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Theatral Area", "Royal Road" (within shouting distance of this marker); West Wing (within shouting distance of this marker); Conservation - restoration of the "West Magazines" (within shouting distance of this marker); West Magazines (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knossos.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
2. North Entrance, North Pillar Hall 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. North Entrance, North Pillar Hall Marker
View showing where the marker is situated in relation to the "North Entrance" and "North Pillar Hall" ruins.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
4. North Entrance, North Pillar Hall Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of an illustration, that is identified on the marker as being figure 1, showing the “Bastions” of the North Entrance, as they appeared in the time of Arthur Evans.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
5. North Entrance "Bastion"
View of the Arthur Evans reconstructed "Bastion," including the copy of the restored relief fresco of a bull.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
6. Restored relief fresco of a bull
Another view of the copy of the restored relief fresco of a bull.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
7. Restored relief fresco of a bull
Close-up view of the restored relief fresco of a bull.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
8. North Entrance, North Pillar Hall Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of an illustration, that is identified on the marker as being figure 2, showing the ruins of the “North Pillar Hall", as it appeared in the time of Arthur Evans.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
9. North Pillar Hall
View of the "North Pillar Hall" ruins as they appear today.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
10. North Entrance, North Pillar Hall Marker
View showing where the marker is situated in relation to the "North Pillar Hall" ruins.
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 359 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 16, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
