West Magazines


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


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1. 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.

2. 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…

3. Grain Silos

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These eight well-preserved circular pits are believed to have been grain silos.

4. Loggia

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The loggia was most probably used for ceremonial purposes.

5. Royal Apartments

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

6. 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.

7. Kernos Stone

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This disc with 34 impressions around its edge is on the western side of the Palace of Malia's Central Court. Archaeologists believe it probably had a…