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Cnossos

Cnossos

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An ancient city on Crete that was the main city of the Minoan people from about 2000 to 1400 BC
  • proper noun
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  • Tourists flock to the ruins of Cnossos to learn about Minoan history.

Examples

  • The palace of Cnossos is famous for its labyrinthine architecture.

  • Did you know that Cnossos was the largest Bronze Age archaeological site?

  • Archaeologists discovered elaborate frescoes during the excavation of Cnossos.

  • The ruins of Cnossos are a popular tourist destination.

  • Archaeologists discovered elaborate frescoes during the excavation of Cnossos.

  • The palace of Cnossos is famous for its labyrinthine architecture.

  • Tourists flock to the ruins of Cnossos to learn about Minoan history.

Synonyms

Knossos
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An ancient city on the island of Crete known as the center of Minoan civilization

stresses its status as the principal leading center rather than a general central site
Cnossus
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An ancient city on Crete with famous Minoan ruins

focuses on its role as the principal cultural and political center rather than ruins

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Cnossos comes from the ancient Greek name Knossos, the main city on the island of Crete that was famous as King Minos' palace and for the legend of a 'labyrinth' or maze. So an easy way to remember Cnossos is to think of an ancient Minoan city with a famous palace and maze.