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knossos

/ˈnɒs.əs/

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noun

/ˈnɒs.əs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее древний город на Крите, где процветала культура бронзового века примерно с 2000 по 1400 год до н.э.

A proper noun referring to an ancient town on Crete where Bronze Age culture flourished from about 2000 BC to 1400 BC.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Minoan cityB2formal

    A major archaeological site on the island of Crete, known as the center of the Minoan civilization, which thrived from around 2000 BC to 1400 BC.

    ruКносс

    • Knossos is famous for its elaborate palace complex and the legend of the Minotaur.
    • Archaeologists have uncovered many artifacts at Knossos that reveal details about Minoan life.
    • The ruins of Knossos attract thousands of tourists every year.

    Synonymscnossoscnossus