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The Minoan “Master’s Seal”: A Vision of Power and Architecture

One of the most remarkable artifacts housed in the Archaeological Museum of Chania is the clay impression known as “The Master’s Seal”, dating to the second half of the 15th century BC. This exceptional Minoan seal impression presents a vivid and intricate scene, blending architectural grandeur with symbolic representation.

The image captures a low, coastal hill with a steep and rocky shoreline—geographically identical to the Kastelli Hill in Chania, Crete, where the artifact was unearthed during the Greek-Swedish excavations. Atop this hill rises an elaborate complex of multi-storey buildings, arranged in a heraldic composition of seven wings. The architecture unfolds across four distinct levels, the lowest of which is enclosed by a fortification-like wall. Two gates, apparently fashioned from wooden trunks, and a frieze of half-rosettes adorning the lintel, add further decorative and structural detail.

At the pinnacle of the central and highest structure stands a youthful male figure holding a spear or staff. His elevated position and commanding posture suggest a symbolic role—possibly that of a divine figure or high-ranking worshiper—commonly interpreted as a "Young Master," an embodiment of authority or divine presence.

The buildings are crowned with the characteristic horns of consecration, underscoring their ritual or sacred significance. This seal impression not only reflects the architectural sophistication of Minoan civilization but also serves as a powerful visual narrative of religious and political hierarchy in Late Minoan Crete.

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