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Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Throne Room at the heart of the Bronze Age palace of Knossos, considered the oldest throne room in Europe. Crete, 15th century BC
The artwork on the wall is amazingly modern looking.
I'm actually more surprised that anyone considers Crete to be "Europe". The current status ignores that it's been passed around between Africa and Asia as well for about 5000 years.
- was there in '51 or so. Guides said warm water was run in troughs under the shitters so yer (or Their) asses didn't get cold). Was on a couple of USN APA's that had similar arrangement for the troops (Marines). The troughs were long 2x4's on edge-could accomodate 10 or 12 Marines at a single sitting. The water was (mostly) seawater that was not heated--but it was "recycled" straight into the Western Pacific.
Or modern art is really retro art.
ReplyDeleteAwfully ornate for a toilet. Even for a king.
ReplyDeleteThe creatures both sides appear to be half-dog half-bird. I like the celtic type swirl on their shoulders.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how the side seats are positioned outside of an easy knife thrust to the king.
ReplyDeleteArt is timeless.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually more surprised that anyone considers Crete to be "Europe".
ReplyDeleteThe current status ignores that it's been passed around between Africa and Asia as well for about 5000 years.
I've read the restorer had much influence as to how the figures are depicted.
ReplyDelete- was there in '51 or so. Guides said warm water was run in troughs under the shitters so yer (or Their) asses didn't get cold). Was on a couple of USN APA's that had similar arrangement for the troops (Marines). The troughs were long 2x4's on edge-could accomodate 10 or 12 Marines at a single sitting. The water was (mostly) seawater that was not heated--but it was "recycled" straight into the Western Pacific.
ReplyDeleteGame of Stones?
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