Central Court. 크노소스 궁(Palace of Knossos). 헤라클리온(Heraklion. Crete) (10)

Central Court. 크노소스 궁(Palace of Knossos).

헤라클리온(Heraklion. Crete). 그리스(Greece)

 

 

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The Central Court (dimensions ca. 50 × 25 m.) is an architectural element common to all Minoan palaces. The Court connects the different wings with one another. There was also direct access from outside the Palace. Part of the paving, which once covered the whole court, is preserved in the northwest & southwest corners, whilst near the "Throne Room", parts of the drainage system can be made out which ensured the evacuation of rain water.

It is thought that the area must have been for meetings & rituals of both a sacred & profane character.

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<Longitudinal North - South cross section of the Palace>

 

 

 

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