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Knossos (alternative spellings Knossus, Cnossus, Greek Κνωσός, pronounced [knoˈsos]) is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and considered as Europe's oldest city.
The name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete. The identification of Knossos with the Bronze Age site is supported by tradition and by the Roman coins that were scattered over the fields surrounding the pre-excavation site, then a large mound named Kephala Hill, elevation 85 m (279 ft) from current sea level. Many of them were inscribed with Knosion or Knos on the obverse and an image of a Minotaur or Labyrinth on the reverse, both symbols deriving from the myth of King Minos, supposed to have reigned from Knossos.[5] The coins came from the Roman settlement of Colonia Julia Nobilis Cnossus, a Roman colony placed just to the north of, and politically including, Kephala. The Romans believed they had colonized Knossos.[6] After excavation, the discovery of the Linear B tablets, and the decipherment of Linear B by Michael Ventris, the identification was confirmed by the reference to an administrative center, ko-no-so, Mycenaean Greek Knosos, undoubtedly the palace complex. The palace was built over a Neolithic town. During the Bronze Age, the town surrounded the hill on which the palace was built.
The palace was excavated and partially restored under the direction of Arthur Evans in the earliest years of the 20th century. Its size far exceeded his original expectations, as did the discovery of two ancient scripts, which he termed Linear A and Linear B, to distinguish their writing from the pictographs also present. From the layering of the palace Evans developed de novo an archaeological concept of the civilization that used it, which he called Minoan, following the pre-existing custom of labelling all objects from the location Minoan.
The site of Knossos was discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos. The excavations in Knossos began in 1900 by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans (1851–1941) and his team, and continued for 35 years. Its size far exceeded his original expectations, as did the discovery of two ancient scripts, which he termed Linear A and Linear B, to distinguish their writing from the pictographs also present. From the layering of the palace Evans developed an archaeological concept of the civilization that used it, which he called Minoan, following the pre-existing custom of labelling all objects from the location Minoan.
Since their discovery, the ruins have undergone a history of their own, from excavation by renowned archaeologists, education and tourism, to occupation as a headquarters by governments warring over the control of the eastern Mediterranean in two world wars. This site history is to be distinguished from the ancient.
I discovered this sleepy little owl in the Crimson Maple tree along the parkway by our property one afternoon while watering. I only took a few shots, so that I would not disturb it. It must have been on a "rest stop" because the next day it was gone. I felt lucky to have seen it's sweet little face peering through the leaves at me!
The more you let yourself be distracted from where you are going, the more you are the person that you are. It's not so much like getting lost as it is like getting found
~William Stafford
The pilot is looking right into the camera!
Continuing my series of very old aircraft, this is the oldest British built aeroplane that can still be flown. Dating from 1912, it was built to the order of one Cyril Foggin, about whom little seems to be known, other than that he became a Royal Flying Corps pilot in WW1, rose to the rank of Major and was sadly killed in 1918 at the age of 26 in a car accident close to the Western front in France. Before the war, Foggin had sold the Blackburn plane to farmer Montague Glew. The latter flew, and eventually crashed the plane in 1914. Its remains were kept in a barn (under a haystack!) until discovered and purchased by Richard Shuttleworth in 1938. The aircraft was restored in 1948 and has been flying ever since, owned and operated by The Shuttleworth Collection.
On a happier note, Monty married Cyril's younger sister in 1922. Monty was lucky to have survived his brief flying career - he was too short-sighted for military service in WW1.
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Matera
is a city in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy.
It is the capital of the province of Matera. The town lies in a small canyon carved out by the Gravina River.
Known as la città sotterranea ("the underground city"), its historical centre "Sassi" contains ancient cave dwellings.
The exact date when these were first occupied, and the continuity of subsequent occupation, are questions that scholars still debate.
Sassi, along with the park of the Rupestrian Churches, was awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 1993.
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My entry to Vignweek 2021, Day 2. The theme of the day is "historical" - specifically between 500 A.D. and 1800 A.D.
The Heron started to stretch out it's wings, I thought to fly off but stayed in it's hunting location.
I recently discovered the joys of Indian Masala Chai, which raises the world of ordinary black tea to a new level!
This delicious tea mix includes Assam black tea and aromatic spices - including cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, saffron, cloves, ginger and black pepper! I do usually add milk (as recommended) but left the clear infusion here.
For the Smile on Saturday challenge: "coffee or tea"
Cliché and Smile on Saturday: Here
My Food and drink set: Here
Prince Henry the Navigator leading other explorers on their travels into a beautiful Lisbon Sunset. The 25 April bridge catches the last golden sun along with a small rainbow at the far end of the bridge.
The Padrao dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) was inaugurated in .1960 commemorating 500 years since the death of Henry the Navigator who initiated the era of Portuguese explorers and discoveries. The monument shows 33 persons who were in some way involved in the discoveries.
Discover that FORGIVENESS in not about setting the ones that wronged you free, it's about setting yourself free.
The Headquarters of the giant Discovery medical insurance company in Sandton, Johannesburg, taken at dusk. Sandton has become the financial centre of the Greater Johannesburg megalopolis, and indeed of South Africa. It is claimed to be the wealthiest 'square mile' on the African continent/
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