Spa268

Code name (Unique Key)

Spa268

Name of the space

Space XXIX

Location code

Palace at Zakros

Function of the space

Reception
Ceremonial

Architectural features

Pier-and-door

General description of the space

Room XIX, measuring approximately 6 x 7 m. and located in the southernmost part of the West Wing, next to the Central Court, is accessible via Room XXVIII. The decoration of the floor is similar to that of the "Ceremonial Hall" (Room XXVIII) with a part of it divided into grid-squares. The excavator, based on the wall-painting decoration, the floor decoration and the finds, suggested the special function of Room XIX, possibly as a "Banquet Hall".

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Bibliography

Platon, Nikolaos. 1964. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 142-168 (at pp. 150-151, plate A).

Platon, Nikolaos. 1965. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 187-224 (at pp. 188-189, plate A).

Platon, Nikolaos. 1967. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 162-194 (at pp. 175-176).

Platon, Nikolaos. 1974. Ζάκρος. Το Νέον Μινωικόν Ανάκτορον, Athens (at pp. 157-160).