Cycladic cultures Cyclades culturally distinct from Greek mainland and from Crete in first half of our period. Standing Idol of Cycladic type. Minoan Pre-Palace Period. Built over long period of time. Earliest palace period ca.
Chronology is a real problem, see below .
Core of the palace is central court, used perhaps for festivals, audiences, ceremonies. Knossos, pithoi in situ Knossos, pithoi Also big storage corridors. Knossos, plan of domestic quarter To east, domestic areas for king, queen, palace officials, etc. Also industrial areas, workshops, etc. Bring in light but not hot air.