The document summarizes the excavation of Knossos in Crete by British archaeologist Arthur Evans between 1900-1931. It describes how Evans discovered the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization, named after the legendary King Minos. The document provides images and guides students through a virtual tour of the reconstructed palace at Knossos, including the throne room, queen's bathroom, and remnants of the civilization that flourished there over 4,000 years ago.

2. The Great Discovery of the 20 th Century KNOSSOS

3. Could it all be just a legend with no place to base it out of??

5. The Excavation of Knossos

8. King Minos Zeus & Europa = Minos’s Parents

12. Entering the Front Gates of Knossos

13. Touring Knossos

14. Touring Knossos The remains of a mansion

15. Touring Knossos Part of a Palace

16. Touring Knossos Entering a Temple Tomb

17. Inside the Temple An altar and tablets with scribe writing

18. Touring Knossos Entering the Throne Room of King Minos

19. The Antechamber to the Throne Room

20. The Antechamber to the Throne Room

21. The Throne Room

22. The Throne Room

23. Touring the Palace Royal Villa & Fresco

24. Touring the Palace

25. Touring the Palace Queen’s Bathroom and Storage Room