Explore Knossos, Crete

Take a weekend tour with Darius in Crete. We'll explore the famed palace of Knossos in search of the Minotaur and the famed archaeological museum of Heraklion. Then, cool off in the Mediterranean while staying in the comfort of the Blue Palace Elounda! Immersive history and travel!
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Tour on site: arrival and West wing
3:41 Throne Room
4:15 Eastern wing
6:58 Myth of the Pasiphae and the Minotaur
8:12 Cooling off in the Mediterranean and at Blue Palace Elounda
10:18 Palace history, excavation, myth
13:44 Heraklion archaeological museum
15:25 Archaeologists digging for the "truth"
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[@annikboyer3395]

Crete is on my travel bucket list and now, I really want to visit! I have a reproduction of the Lady with the snakes and I find it very cool!

[@DariusArya]

A lot of controversy around it- just how much "reconstruction" was involved is subject to debate these days!

[@cindyholcomb3285]

It's on my bucket list of places to revisit! Such an amazing place!

[@Breakfast_of_Champions]

The Bull Vaulters is my favorite fresco ever. It's an expression of their attitude towards life. The bull's fur symbolizes or even depicts the milkyway, the horns are the lunar symbol. I think the Minoans had the best bronze age of everyone.

[@MoonRiverTravels]

I think that's probably the respectful and tactful explanation of Evan's work I've ever heard! Well done! It's easy to sit in judgement of what he did, without understanding why - trying to encourage investors to give him more money to further excavate and preserve what was on site. Appalling by today's standards, but necessary 100yrs ago with professional archaeology in its infancy. Knossos is a must-see for anyone visiting Crete, a superb glimpse into ancient and mythical Greece.

[@upstateNYfinest]

I agree with this. Without that dude, we may even know this place exists. I also do find it cool how u can see the colors that probably existed there. In rome, u really have to imagine that things like the column of trajan at one point were colorful

[@DariusArya]

I really appreciate it. I felt that I should just take a look back in my observations. As a practicing archaeologist in the 21st century, of course, I recognize its inherent limitations. We DON'T do it like that anymore. Still, it's important to recognize it for its own contemporary world. The site still resonates with me as I walk through it. It's so important to explore it (as it is) - and the many other "palace complexes" throughout Crete!

[@deahy474]

Went there earlier this year and also visited Spinlonga was blown away by both sites well worth the visit

[@Ryan-vl2nn]

What treasure to humanity that such an historical site was so well preserved. As the late Bronze Age is still quite mysterious.

[@ham472]

Beautiful. My wife and I had a trip scheduled for Crete but the pandemic halted that trip. Crete is on my to-visit list in the future.

[@DariusArya]

thanks for watching. Such a beautiful experience!

[@andyroo9381]

I don't know much about Greek mythology. The mythology behind the conception of the Minotaur was really fascinating.

[@christianmccann9400]

Greetings from Ireland .. It's impressive to think this was built in the bronze age tbh ..

[@MINOTAURunOfficial]

Awesome upload! You've earned a new subscriber! Gracias amigo! ⛧🤘

[@DariusArya]

Thanks for the sub!

[@motoguzzigriso]

That Blue Palace hotel looked great! Love the in-room dipping pool. 🏊‍♂️

[@pigdroppings]

The Blue Palace must have given Darius a free room. But, I would jump at the chance to be given a free room at the Blue Palace.

[@storm1968eu]

at the end of this video you've given the best advice for exploring any historic site and for absorbing all the impressions and enjoying the experience. i would add ... at least read a bit upfront about the site you're going to visit, or watch a youtube video, so you understand where you are and what you're looking at. ps: i love your engaging storytelling skills that enrich these videos.

[@DariusArya]

Thank you! Yes, it's best to have some idea before arriving at the site!

[@TWOCOWS1]

Thank you Darius. Thank you also for keep reminding people of the "heavy restorations" and what is real and what is not. There was so much reconstruction and guessing, that it is not possible to tell what is real and old there, and what is Evans's imagination. One can never be sure, unless he is a professional expert on these ruins or even in the museum there. I was so dismayed. I had travelled so long to see this dubious thing. BUT, the scenery, the air and the knowledge of being in Crete, made it very worthwhile. I supposed he needed to make the place look good enough for people to visit. It is not anastylosis, but a lot of fabrication.

[@DariusArya]

Yes looking at the site is a far cry from what we would do today- but it's still an incredible site. We just need to be aware of the process of reconstruction there and the current attempts to preserve the site.

[@TWOCOWS1]

@@DariusArya Thank you. Yes, you are right

[@senseis1]

I love this channel. 😊

[@DariusArya]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@cindyholcomb3285]

I sat on that throne when I was 5 years old, they have blocked off so much since I ran around there as a kid!

[@DariusArya]

Times are a changing.. Sitting on such monuments is a no-no these days.

[@edgarsnake2857]

Outstanding video, Darius. Great travel advice, also.

[@DariusArya]

Thank you!!

[@bullfrommull]

Love Crete. You should visit Gortyn. So much not excavated yet. And very ancient. You would love it. I went there a few years back.

[@DariusArya]

Yes I’d love to explore more!

[@mariaantonellabizzarri3812]

👏👏👏

[@fredyair1]

That last few minutes of tips and recommendations is really good, I see (and may have done it too) people rushing through archeological sites taking pictures but not taking the time to really touch an ancient rock, sculpted by hand thousands of years ago by people with the same feelings and desires of today, make that connection with what brought the civilization we enjoy, stop and smell the roses moments are really relevant when exploring these sites.

[@DariusArya]

Thank you. Yes, I know we are all very busy, or are on guided tours with fast agendas.. If you can have some private time to absorb the site, it will add to the memories!

[@julielee672]

Amazing !

[@Kosmonooit]

Awesome, thanks, def. on my bucket list. That and Santorini. And yeah don't bonk!

[@Insectoid_]

Beautiful

[@DariusArya]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@daveowenmusic1749]

Great presentation as always!

[@DariusArya]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@eugeniofranciscodesaboya9378]

Beautiful place, dude ;)! Thanks for share it

[@DariusArya]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mike_Optimo_Principi]

I was here last week Darius when did you film this? Regards, Mike.

[@DariusArya]

July! Hope it wasn't so hot for you!

[@photographedemode]

👏

[@cerberus6654]

When I lived on Malta some years back I couldn't believe how hot and dry the summers were. The oldest Maltese homes collected the winter rainwater in underground cisterns but that was for one family. When I went to Knossos I kept wondering where they got the water a place with that many residents would need for drinking, cooking and washing. Was rainwater sufficient? Darius, can you enlighten me?

[@DariusArya]

Yes and nearby River

[@marthaarya167]

I want to see this

[@Insectoid_]

I’m all for reconstructions if they’re faithful to the originals.

[@DariusArya]

I agree!

[@GerryNaughton]

I did not enjoy Knossos - it felt more like a film set. The museum in Heraklion though was really good.

[@DariusArya]

Yes, it's that double-feature experience I highly recommend. Knossos plus the museum. There are many other "palace complex" sites to explore as well, but my time was limited!

[@joelkurowski7129]

The 'K' in 'Knossos' isn't silent