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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