Palace sights in Knossos
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Hall of the Double Axes
Within the royal apartments is the Hall of the Double Axes. This was the king's megaron, a spacious double room in which the ruler both slept and carried out certain court duties. The room had a light well at one end and a balcony at the other to ensure air circulation.
The room takes its name from the double axe marks on its light well. These marks appear in many places at Knossos. The labrys (double axe) was a sacred symbol to the Minoans, and the origin of our word 'labyrinth'.
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Domestic Quarter
From the Central Court, the impressive grand staircase leads from the middle of the eastern side of the palace to the royal apartments, which Evans called the Domestic Quarter. This section of the site is now cordoned off.
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