Spa254
Code name (Unique Key)
Spa254
Name of the space
Space X
Location code
Function of the space
Circulation
Architectural features
Staircase
Partition wall
General description of the space
Room X, located in the West Wing, is a rectangular room measuring approximately 6,00 (NW-SE) x 2,20 (NE-SW) m. It was identified by the excavator as an L-shaped staircase with an entrance from the south preserving the first two stone steps. In Room X, two transversal partition walls are also preserved supporting the staircase. The sottoscala was accessible from the adjoining Room IX.
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Bibliography
Platon, Nikolaos. 1962. «Ανασκαφή Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 142-168 (at pp. 155-156).
Platon, Nikolaos. 1963. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 160-188 (at pp. 171, 173: fig. 3).
Platon, Nikolaos. 1964. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 142-168 (at pp. 144, plate A).
Platon, Nikolaos. 1974. Ζάκρος. Το Νέον Μινωικόν Ανάκτορον, Athens (at pp. 95-96).
Platon, Nikolaos. 1963. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 160-188 (at pp. 171, 173: fig. 3).
Platon, Nikolaos. 1964. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 142-168 (at pp. 144, plate A).
Platon, Nikolaos. 1974. Ζάκρος. Το Νέον Μινωικόν Ανάκτορον, Athens (at pp. 95-96).
Linked resources
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