Knossos has been a major focus of the British School's involvement in Greece since the pioneering work of Sir Arthur Evans and David Hogarth over a century ago. As one of the premier sites in the Aegean from the Bronze Age continuously through to the Byzantine period, it offers near-unrivalled opportunities for excavation and research. The rich results of this long history of scholarship can be viewed in our Publications listings and in our ongoing Projects.
The School's facilities at Knossos are located on the former estate of Sir Arthur Evans, close to his residence - the Villa Ariadne. The Taverna houses simple self-catering accommodation and a library designed to support research on all aspects of Crete (with emphasis upon Aegean prehistory and the archaeology of Crete). There is a series of storage and study areas, of which the main is the Stratigraphical Museum.
Information about accommodation and study at Knossos can be found in the accommodation and permits pages listed under Services. Enquiries should be addressed directly to the Curator.
