https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-807201Living Greek mythology: New discovery in Crete may be legendary Minotaur labyrinth
A 4,000-year-old circular structure resembling Minoan tomb architecture was unearthed near Kastelli, Crete, suggesting it could be the legendary labyrinth of King Minos.
JUNE 22, 2024 01:43
While working on a new airport, a 4,000-year-old structure was discovered in Crete, and may have been the legendary labyrinth built for Minoan King Minos, LiveScience reported last week.
Atop a hill near the town of Kastelli - and approximately 51 kilometers southeast of Heraklion, Crete’s capital city – the ancient structure features a unique architectural design, commonly attributed to the Minoan civilization, and is believed to have been constructed around 2000-1700 B.C.
The structure, measuring 48 meters in diameter, features two main sections: a central circular building and an outer area formed by walls and created by a pattern similar to the spokes of a wheel. The building consists of eight stone rings intersected by small walls, creating a labyrinthine layout.
The recently discovered circular building near Kastelli, according to the Greek Culture Ministry’s statement, appears to have functioned as a site for community-wide ritual feasts rather than a
residential complex. This theory was made when
bones of numerous animals, among other artifacts, were found in the area, suggesting ceremonies involving food, wine, and various offerings.
Unlike the traditional square or rectangular layout of Minoan palaces like Knossos, the Kastelli structure's circular design aligns more closely with that of Minoan tombs, marking it as a
unique architectural find. Its specific dimensions and exact height remain undetermined as archaeological investigations are still underway.
Ζωντανή ελληνική μυθολογία: Νέα ανακάλυψη στην Κρήτη μπορεί να είναι ο θρυλικός λαβύρινθος του Μινώταυρου
Μια κυκλική κατασκευή 4.000 ετών που μοιάζει με μινωική ταφική αρχιτεκτονική ανακαλύφθηκε κοντά στο Καστέλι της Κρήτης, υποδηλώνοντας ότι θα μπορούσε να είναι ο θρυλικός λαβύρινθος του βασιλιά Μίνωα.
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Μωσαϊκό Λαβύρινθου με απεικόνιση του Θησέα να πολεμά τον Μινωικό Μινώταυρο.(πίστωση φωτογραφίας: Wikimedia Commons)
