Phaistos (Greek: Φαιστός, pronounced [feˈstos]; Ancient Greek: Φαιστός, pronounced [pʰai̯stós], Linear B: 𐀞𐀂𐀵 Pa-i-to; Linear A: 𐘂𐘚𐘄 Pa-i-to[1]), also transliterated as Phaestos, Festos and Latin Phaestus, is a Bronze Age archaeological site …

Walkways leading into the palaces at Knossos and Phaistos: (a) plan showing walkway leading to the West Porch at Knossos and continuing on toward the Central Court via the Corridor of the Procession, seen at top right;

The setting for the palace at Phaistos, on a steep hilltop looking north from Mount Ida, is more beautiful than for Knossos. The plan is also more symmetrical and regular compared to Knossos. Plan of the Palace at Phaistos

2019年9月24日 · At Phaistos, near Crete’s southern coast, on a hill overlooking the Messara Plain, are the impressive remains of a large Minoan palace. When Arthur Evans discovered the remains of a large building complex at Knossos, this naturally spurred on others to try and excavate similar places elsewhere on the island.

2012年5月15日 · Located on the fertile Mesara plain in central Crete, Phaistos has been inhabited since the Final Neolithic period (c. 3600-3000 BCE). The settlements greatest period of influence was from the 20th to 15th century BCE, during which time it was, along with Knossos, Malia and Zakros, one of the most important centres of the Minoan civilization.

2024年5月2日 · It is the second-largest Cretan palace founded by the legendary King Minos of Knossos, but it does not face the Peloponnese mainland like Kydonia does, but rather southward and outward, toward the Mediterranean. The palatial fortress, located in a seismically active zone, was rebuilt twice after it was first constructed in the Late Bronze Age.

Phaistos, or more correctly the Minoan Palace of Phaistos, is located in the Messara Plain in south-central Crete, 55 kilometres south of Heraklion and a short distance from the archaeological site of Agia Triada, the archaeological site of Gortys and Matala.

2023年11月6日 · The Palace of Phaistos, in Crete, is one of the largest Minoan sites on the island. Located on the South coast, it is a fascinating place to visit with beautiful views and lesser crowds. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit with map, tips and photos.

The archaeological site and Minoan Palace of Phaistos (also spelt Festos) is one of the most visited and well known in Crete. The palace complex and the city of Phaistos were built on a hill, offering a panoramic view, especially to the east, north, and to the south.

2021年1月11日 · Phaistos was one of the most important centres of Minoan civilization, and the most wealthy and powerful city in southern Crete. The Palace of Phaistos was discovered in 1900 by Federico Halbherr, an Italian archaeologist who …