The Palace of Knossos is located on the Greek island of Crete. It is considered to be one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe and is believed to have been the center of the Minoan civilization, which is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. The palace was built around **** BCE and was destroyed around 1360 BCE. It was later rediscovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos and excavated extensively by Arthur Evans in the early 1900s. The Palace of Knossos is a popular tourist destination and is known for its intricate frescoes, beautiful architecture, and unique history.