Knossos in Irákleio, Crete, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
"Kouloures"
"Kουλούρες"
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
1. "Kouloures" Marker
Three large pits, known as "Kouloures" (rings) (Figure 1), with stone-lined walls were built in the West Court during the Old Palace period (1900-1700 B.C.). The excavation workmen gave them their name and Arthur Evans kept it.
The function of the circular pits is not clear. They have been interpreted as rubbish dumps either for all the refuse from the Palace or just the leftovers from sacred offerings. Support has also been given to the idea that they were for storing grain.
In two of them, it is possible to see the remains of houses of the Pre-Palatial period (3200-1900 B.C.). In the New Palace period (1700-1450 B.C.), the "Kouloures" were covered over and went out of use.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 35° 17.885′ N, 25° 9.734′ 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.
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
2. "Kouloures" 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. "Kouloures" Marker
View of the marker and the landscape in the front area of the marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
4. "Kouloures" Marker
View of visitors walking the touring route past the marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
5. "Kouloures" 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 "Kouloures."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
6. "Kouloures"
View of visitors walking the touring route in the area of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,093 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 13, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
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