The Aegean Bronze Age culture on Crete is divided into three main periods: Early Minoan (c. 3000 – c. 2100 BCE), Middle Minoan (c. 2100 – c. 1550 BCE), and Late Minoan (c. 1550 – c. 1100 BCE).
During his excavations in Knossos on Crete (from 1899 onwards), the British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans named this culture after the legendary King Minos.
The period classification is primarily based on changing pottery styles and decorations, from the early simple forms with incised patterns or basic geometric figures in white on a red background, to finer, eggshell-thin shapes featuring stylized plant and animal motifs, and finally to the Late Minoan full-surface decoration with plants and sea creatures.
The excavated palaces date back to the Middle Minoan period. They consist of rows of rooms on one or more floors, grouped around an open courtyard. The numerous rooms and corridors in the palace of Knossos may have given rise to the myth of the Labyrinth. The palaces were richly decorated with frescoes depicting ritual scenes.
The central deity is a female figure depicted holding snakes; the double axe is also one of her attributes. Bull worship is evident in ornamental bull horns and frescoes where acrobats perform graceful leaps over bulls.
The palaces were destroyed around 1450 BCE, likely due to a tsunami caused by the eruption of the Thera volcano (on the island of Santorini).
Greek-speaking Mycenaeans then dominated the local culture until Knossos was again destroyed around 1400 BCE, marking the decline of Crete’s golden age.
Gl. Ryvej 2, Rodelund
DK-8653 Them
Gl. Ryvej 2, Rodelund
DK-8653 Them
At Labyrinthia, you can choose to buy food in the café and eat it indoors or outside on the south-facing terrace.
You can also bring your own food and eat it outside.
We also have two large gas grills, so you can grill your own food if you wish.
NB: There is a free “doggy bar” (fresh water) for our thirsty four-legged guests.
In the café, we offer a delicious selection of food and drinks. Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, hot dogs, fish and chips, barista coffee, slush ice, ice cream, and much more.
Create the ideal setting for your next school event, activity, or gathering with our cozy tent – perfect for outdoor teaching, teacher days, field trips, and more.
The tent accommodates up to 64 people, and you can rent the entire tent for 500 DKK or just half of it (max. 32 people) for 250 DKK, if the tent is shared with another event.
Contact us to learn more about how our tent can be used for your school or institution! Most things can be arranged.
Call us at 86 84 99 44 or send an email to labyrinthia@labyrinthia.dk
In the Puzzle Center, you will find logic games, puzzles, and educational games in various difficulty levels. The old stable building has been converted into a cozy showroom or "Puzzle Center," as we also call it.
With over 50 different tasks and games, there is something for the whole family – from beginners to experienced players. Set aside plenty of time, as it can be hard to tear yourself away from the many exciting challenges once you're started!
