Construction of the Palace of Knossos Timeline Game
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About This Challenge
The construction of the Palace of Knossos was a monumental feat of engineering and architecture in ancient Minoan civilization. Let’s explore this fascinating historical topic through a timeline game!
- The Palace of Knossos was built around 1900 BC by King Minos
- It was the largest and most sophisticated structure of its time in the Aegean region
- The palace featured advanced plumbing and ventilation systems, as well as intricate frescoes depicting Minoan life
Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order
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- 1900 BC: Construction begins on the Palace of Knossos
- 1700 BC: First palace destroyed by earthquake
- 1600 BC: Second palace built and reaches its peak
- 1450 BC: Palace destroyed by fire
- 1400 BC: Palace partially rebuilt and continues to be inhabited
- 1375 BC: Mycenaean occupation of Knossos
- 1200 BC: Palace abandoned and falls into disrepair
- 1100 BC: Palace used as a refuge during the Dorian invasion
- 1050 BC: Palace destroyed by fire and earthquake
- 1000 BC: Partial reconstruction of the palace
- 950 BC: Palace abandoned and left in ruins
- 1900 AD: Excavations of the palace begin by Arthur Evans
- 1920 AD: Restoration work on the palace begins
- 1936 AD: Palace of Knossos opens to the public as a tourist attraction
- 1960 AD: Further excavations and restoration work on the palace
- 1986 AD: Palace added to UNESCO World Heritage List
- Present day: Ongoing research and conservation efforts at the Palace of Knossos