Spa277

Code name (Unique Key)

Spa277

Name of the space

Space XVII

Location code

Function of the space

Circulation

Architectural features

Pier-and-door
Staircase

General description of the space

Room XVII is located in the so-called "SW Expansion" of the palace (Rooms XVII-XXI). It was accessible from Room XXI providing access to the upper floor via an L-shaped staircase to the NE as well as to Room XIX through a 'polythyron' (pier and door partition) on the the NW wall of the room.

Media legend and metadata

Plan_Zak_Spa277_001

Bibliography

Platon, Nikolaos. 1962. «Ανασκαφή Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 142-168 (at pp. 163-164, plate Γ).

Platon, Nikolaos. 1963. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 160-188 (at 186-187, 171: fig. 3).

Platon, Nikolaos. 1964. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 142-168 (at pp. 145-146, plate A).

Platon, Nikolaos. 1966. «Ανασκαφαί Ζάκρου», Πρακτικά της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας, 139-173 (at pp. 141, plate A).

Platon, Nikolaos. 1974. Ζάκρος. Το Νέον Μινωικόν Ανάκτορον, Athens (at pp. 88-90).

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  • Vertical rectangular carving/chase at the western edge of the poros-stone b...

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  • Interior door-opening proving access from Room XXI to Room XVII. The lime-s...

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  • Lime-stone base of the NW jamb of the door. It is of irregular shape and it...