CIVILIZATION
MINOAN
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Question
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A towering palace standing on two acres of land and surrounded by stone houses.
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Thebes
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Knossos
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Marathon
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Thermopylae
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The palace of Knossos on the island of Crete is the largest of the surviving Minoan palaces. On a vast plain, it was surrounded by villas belonging to officials of the court.
Detailed explanation-2: -Apart from its construction and architecture, the Minoan Palace of Knossos is most famous for its connection to Greek mythology. Namely, the tale of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur and the one of Daedalus and Icarus.
Detailed explanation-3: -The palace of Knossos was by far the largest, covering three acres with its main building alone and five acres when separate out-buildings are considered. It had a monumental staircase leading to state rooms on an upper floor. A ritual cult centre was on the ground floor.
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