Knossos, five kilometers southeast of Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete, once was the capital city of the Minoan world, which was one of the earliest European civilisations. In this book, the Greek archeologist George Tzorakis provides up-to-date information on the recent research work and excavations carried out at Knossos. The Minoans had more palaces throughout Crete, but the palace of Knossos was the largest and most splendid in the Minoan world. It was nearly square in plan and had over 1,500 rooms arranged on three or four floors. The guide is richly illustrated with photographs and reconstruction drawings.