Knossos in Irákleio, Crete, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)

The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion”

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015

1. The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” Marker

Inscription. English Text:

The great pithoi (storage jars) you see before you, were found in a place named by Evans, the "Magazines of the Giant Pithoi" (Figure 1). These magazines are one of the older parts of the Palace. The pithoi are set apart by their size, number of handles and the richness of their relief decoration with ropes and discs.

On the right you see a staircase which has been reconstructed by Evans and descends to the east entrance of the Palace. The entrance is a robust construction that gives the impression of a "bastion" (Figure 2). From this point it would have been easy to reach an important building of the palatial period, the so-called "Royal Villa" which lies outside the main archaeological site.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 35° 17.88′ N, 25° 9.824′ E. Marker is in Knossos, Crete, in Irákleio. It 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 the archaeological park in oder to see this marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Labreos 32, Knossos, Crete 714 09, Greece. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Schengen Area,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

and specifically the Roman Empire.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Water and Drainage Conduits (a few steps from this marker); The "Hall of the Double Axes" and the "Queen's Megaron" (within shouting distance of this marker); North Entrance, North Pillar Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); "Throne Room" (within shouting distance of this marker); West Wing (within shouting distance of this marker); "Shrine of the Double Axes" (within shouting distance of this marker); South Entrance, Corridor with the "Prince of the Lilies" Fresco (within shouting distance of this marker); "North Lustral Basin" (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. The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” 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. The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” Marker

View showing where the marker is situated in relation to the "Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” ruins.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015

4. The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” 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 “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi,” as they appeared in the time of Evans.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015

5. The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” Marker

View of the “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi,” as they appear today.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015

6. The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” Marker

View of the marker in the foreground with a view of the “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi” in the background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015

7. The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” 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 "East Bastion," as it appeared in the days of Evans.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 21, 2015

8. The “Magazines of the Giant Pithoi”, and the “East Bastion” Marker

A distant view of the marker, with the stairway that leads up to the top of the "East Bastion" in the background.

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 698 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 15, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.