How Long to Read The Masons' Marks of Minoan Knossos

How Long Does it Take to Read The Masons' Marks of Minoan Knossos?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 50 minutes to read The Masons' Marks of Minoan Knossos by Sinclair Hood

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Description

The signs known as 'masons' marks' were carved on blocks of stone in Bronze Age Crete over a period of some 500 years from around 2000 BC until the middle of the 15th century bc. The earliest examples seem to occur at Knossos, dating from the time when the so-called Early Palace was constructed there. Soon thereafter blocks with comparable signs were incorporated in the palatial centres at Phaistos and Malia. In due course, the practice spread elsewhere in Crete and to Akrotiri on the island of Thera, but is only rarely attested on the Greek mainland. By far the greatest number of these signs occurs at Knossos, making this site of unique importance for their study and interpretation. Volume I presents a typology and chronology of the signs, considers their distribution beyond Knossos, examines comparanda in other media and in cultures beyond Crete, and provides a detailed discussion of their purpose. It also offers a full catalogue of some 1600 signs in the Palace of Knossos and surrounding buildings. The commentary provides invaluable evidence for the architectural history of the Palace, drawing on copious unpublished observations made by Evans during the excavations and the work of later scholars. Volume II presents a complete photographic record of the Knossian signs, numerous line drawings, as well as plans and elevations showing their location. Much of the field work for this volume was undertaken from 1978-81, following the realization that many signs were disappearing rapidly, owing to weathering and flaking away of surfaces on which they had been cut. In the years since, further losses have occurred. Thus this monumental study provides crucial documentation, never to be repeated, for the major palatial site of Minoan Knossos and will serve as a key research tool for students and scholars of Bronze Age Crete.

How long is The Masons' Marks of Minoan Knossos?

The Masons' Marks of Minoan Knossos by Sinclair Hood is 650 pages long, and a total of 162,500 words.

This makes it 219% the length of the average book. It also has 199% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Masons' Marks of Minoan Knossos Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 47 minutes to read The Masons' Marks of Minoan Knossos aloud.

What Reading Level is The Masons' Marks of Minoan Knossos?

The Masons' Marks of Minoan Knossos is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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