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When did Sir Arthur Evans find Knossos?

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1899


Herein, what was discovered at Knossos?

Sir Arthur Evans, in full Sir Arthur John Evans, (born July 8, 1851, Nash Mills, Hertfordshire, England—died July 11, 1941, Youlbury, near Oxford, Oxfordshire), British archaeologist who excavated the ruins of the ancient city of Knossos in Crete and uncovered evidence of a sophisticated Bronze Age civilization, which

Furthermore, which culture did Sir Arthur Evans uncover? The English archeologist Sir Arthur John Evans (1851-1941) discovered and excavated the most important sites of Minoan civilization in Crete and thus made the greatest single contribution to the knowledge of European and Mediterranean prehistory.

Considering this, who discovered Knossos in Crete?

Minos Kalokairinos

When did Arthur Evans die?

July 11, 1941

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What did the Minoans call themselves?

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What games did the Minoans enjoy?

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What killed the Minoans?

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What did Minoans eat?

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What ended the Minoan civilization?

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What were the Minoans known for?

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Who did the Minoans worship?

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Is the writing found at Knossos on the island of Crete?

The Minoan writing system is undeciphered and the name "Minoans" comes from Arthur Evans, who believed that he had found the palace of "King Minos," a mythical Cretan king who supposedly constructed a great labyrinth on Crete. Today, archaeologists know that King Minos likely did not build this palace.

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Best place to stay in Crete
  • the two cities: Chania and Heraklion, if you still love to stay in a big centre with all the facilities and a great nightlife.
  • couples romantic time: Sissi, Paleochora, Maleme and Sitia for a more intimate time but still with some bars and picturesque local tavernas.

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How long do you need to visit Knossos?

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Where is the labyrinth located?

Labyrinth of Crete

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What was the significance of Heinrich Schliemann and Sir Arthur Evans?

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Why is the bull leaping fresco important?

Description. The act of bull-leaping is very significant to Minoan culture for it gives expression to a tension that underlies man's somewhat tenuous mastery of nature. This is reaffirmed each time human triumphs over animal.