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Review:
The Palace of Phaistos is situated in central south Crete, south of the island's highest point, Psiloritis.
It was built between 1900 and 1700 BC and is thought to be the oldest palace on Crete. The area surrounding the palace was dotted with homesteads. The site was landscaped into three terraces, two of which were built on. Nooks and benches were built into the walls which were plastered and painted. There appears to have been a labyrinth of small rooms, some changing floors. The structure was twice damaged by earthquakes and rebuilt. Visitors have more freedom to roam than at Knossos and the area is more picturesque.
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