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The modern day island of Crete. "cross-roads of the Mediterranean sea |
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Things to know about the myth of the Minotaur.. |
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Killed by Theseus Kept in a labyrinth |
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Cultural facts about the Minoan's (3) |
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1. We have yet to translate their language 2. The bull is an important symbol 3. Minoan art is organic/naturalistic |
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Three building(complex) we studied = |
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1. The palace at Knossos 2. Citadel of Mycenae 3. Megaron at Mycenae |
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Facts about the palace at Knossos (6) |
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- two story building surrounding a large central courtyard - No axis (organic/orthogonal) - excavated by Sir Aurther Evans in 1900 - trabeated construction (Post n Lintal) - located on the modern day island of Crete - "labyrinth" |
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Facts about the Citadel of Mycenae.. (3) |
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- built around 1600-1250 BCE - Cyclopean Construction - use of the corbeled arch (lion gate) |
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Megaron at Mycenae parts of building (4) |
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Hearth> surrounded by columns> behind a vestibule> behind a porch |
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palace at Knossos
"labyrinth - esk" |
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