The British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, inspired by Schliemann’s discoveries, led excavations on the island of Crete. He discovered the remains of a palace civilization there – which he dubbed “Minoan” – that proved to be even older than the Mycenean civilization discovered by his German counterpart. He focused on the palace of Knossos, known in Greek mythology as the seat of King Minos and associated with the adventures of Theseus’ defeat of the Minotaur.