Royal Apartments


These apartments are referred to as the king's and queen's megarons, or royal halls.


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1. Lustral Basin

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Called the lustral basin partly because of historical translations into English, this was where 'symbolic cleansing' took place as part of religious…

2. Loggia

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The loggia was most probably used for ceremonial purposes.

3. West Magazines

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The west magazines were the palace's storerooms for agricultural products. It was believed that if there was a bad harvest, these reserves were…

4. North Court

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The area known as the North Court was once lined with workshops and storage rooms.

5. Oblique Building

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Strangely situated and at odds with the rest of the design of the palace, this building has been dated to the 13th century BC, and was probably used by…

6. Pillar Crypt

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Located behind a stone-paved vestibule within the west wing of the palace, the pillar crypt is believed to have harboured the most important rooms.

7. Grand Staircase

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This was the main staircase that led to the 'piano nobile', where important rooms such as reception areas were located.

8. Hypostyle Hall

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The hall was a large room with six pillars, presumably supporting a second floor and/or roof. Many decorated ceramics were found here, leading…