Knossos in Irákleio, Crete, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
South Entrance, Corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
1. South Entrance, Corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco Marker
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.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
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.
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
2. South Entrance, Corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco 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. South Entrance, Corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco Marker
View showing where the marker is situated in relation to the reconstructed South Entrance, Corridor ruins.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
4. South Entrance, Corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco Marker
View showing where the marker is situated in relation to the reconstructed corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" fresco.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
5. South Entrance, Corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of an illustration of the "Prince of the Lilies" fresco., that is identified on the marker as being figure 1.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
6. Corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco
View of visitors to the archaeological park, lined up in the corridor to see the "Prince of the Lilies" fresco.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
7. the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015
8. the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco
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 433 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 14, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
