The hierarchical social structure which emerged on Crete around 2,000 BCE grew in parallel with localized hierarchical architecture. The dominant building in any Minoan and Mycenaean town was its central Palace Temple. Since there is no written explanation as to the function of the structure, it was originally considered by Arthur Evans to be a palace. Later archeologists have pointed out the multitude of ritual scenes and cult objects within the structure, leading many (such as Rodney…
