Hypostyle Hall


The hall was a large room with six pillars, presumably supporting a second floor and/or roof. Many decorated ceramics were found here, leading archaeologists to believe that it was a dining room (with an ocean view!).


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Strangely situated and at odds with the rest of the design of the palace, this building has been dated to the 13th century BC, and was probably used by…

2. Central Court

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The Central Court is the main court, measuring an impressive 48m long and 22m wide. On its western side archaeologists discovered one of the Kernos Stones…

3. Loggia

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The loggia was most probably used for ceremonial purposes.

4. Grand Staircase

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This was the main staircase that led to the 'piano nobile', where important rooms such as reception areas were located.

5. North Court

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The area known as the North Court was once lined with workshops and storage rooms.

6. Altar Pit

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Believed to be an altar where animals were sacrificed (many bone remains were found here).

7. East Magazines

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The east magazines (storerooms) once contained stacks of giant pithoi (pots) containing liquids and staples.