Spa263
Code name (Unique Key)
Spa263
Name of the space
Space XXIV
Location code
Function of the space
Ceremonial
Architectural features
Lustral basin
General description of the space
Room XXIV is centrally located in the West Wing of the palace next to Room XXIII ('Sanctuary'). It has been identified as a Lustral Basin based on its form and arrangement. A staircase with eight well preserved steps descends into the interior of the room at a lower level.
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Bibliography
Platon, Nikolaos. 1963. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 160-188 (at 176-177, 171: fig. 3).
Platon, Nikolaos. 1974. Ζάκρος. Το Νέον Μινωικόν Ανάκτορον, Athens (at pp. 111-114).
Platon, Nikolaos. 1974. Ζάκρος. Το Νέον Μινωικόν Ανάκτορον, Athens (at pp. 111-114).
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The NW wall of Room XXIV (Lustral Basin) is of rubble stones from its base ... -
Vertical timber element on the SE side/face of the NW wall of Room XXIV, on... -
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Vertical timber element on the SE side/face of the NW wall of Room XXIV, on... -
Vertical timber element on the SE side/face of the NW wall of Room XXIV, on... -
Three chases are preserved/ have been restored on the SW side of the NE mud... -
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A vertical chase is preserved/ has been restored on the NE side of the the ... -
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At the SE end of the NE wall of Room XXIV, there is a mud-brick pier-like v... -
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At the SW end of the partition wall in Room XXIV (Lustral Basin), described... -
The excavator assumed the existence of a timber column at the SW end of the... -
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At the NE end of the partition wall in Room XXIV (Lustral Basin), on its SE... -
The SW wall of Room XXIV (Lustral Basin) is of rubble masonry with mud-bric... -
Vertical timber element on the NE side/face of the SW wall of Room XXIV, at... -
Vertical timber element on the NE side/face of the SW wall of Room XXIV, at... -
Vertical timber element on the NE side/face of the SW wall of Room XXIV, at... -
Vertical timber element on the NE side/face of the SW wall of Room XXIV, ne... -
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Vertical timber element on the SW side/face of the SW wall of Room XXIV, at...