‘Knossos: Looking for the Labyrinth’ w/ Dr. Andrew Shapland

Bristol Classical Association

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Andrew Shapland of the Ashmolean Museum for this fascinating talk on the legendary labyrinth at Knossos.

Badminton School

Mythical Knossos was the location of the palace of King Minos and the Labyrinth where the Minotaur was imprisoned. After over a century of excavation at the site, archaeologists now regard it as the centre of the Bronze Age Minoan civilisation, the home of the earliest farmers in Europe and a thriving Greek and Roman city. This talk will trace the history of exploration of Knossos, beginning with the early travellers searching for the mythical Labyrinth and ending with more recent discoveries, which include human sacrifice. It will pay particular attention to the excavations of Sir Arthur Evans, whose archive at the Ashmolean is the single most important resource for understanding the site of Knossos. The talk will coincide with the Ashmolean&#x27;s 2023 Labyrinth exhibition. Refreshments are available from 6:30pm and the talk will begin promptly at 7pm. As usual, talks are free for Bristol Classical Association members and students of all ages. There will be a cost of £5 for visitors which is payable at the door. Please email Barbara Bell (bmbellmini@aol.com) if you have any questions.

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