4,000-year-old flood archaeological site, Knossos Labyrinth, Greece
4,000-year-old flood archaeological site, Knossos Labyrinth, Greece In recent days, torrential rains hit the island of Crete, Greece. The Knossos Labyrinth, a famous archaeological site with a history of nearly 4,000 years, suffered floods and some areas were soaked in water.
The local archaeological department has sought help from the Greek Ministry of Culture and the local government.
The Greek Ministry of Culture issued a statement on the 10th, saying that factors such as heavy rains, drainage pipe laying problems, and the geographical environment of the archaeological site have caused the Knossos labyrinth to be difficult to drain.
According to current assessments, there has been no wall collapse or other serious damage to the Maze site. After the accumulated water is drained, the mud adhering to the site’s buildings will also be removed.
The Greek Ministry of Culture also stated that it will re-plan a more reasonable drainage system in the future to prevent rainwater from flowing into the low-lying archaeological excavation area.
The Knossos Labyrinth Site is located about 9 kilometers southeast of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. It was built around 1900 BC and has a history of nearly 4,000 years
