<human>:  I have a question about the Minoan civilization. Why did they build the palace at Knossos?
<bot>: The palace at Knossos was built as a place for the rulers of the Minoan civilization to live. It was also a place for them to hold ceremonies and rituals. The palace was built on the top of a hill, and it had a large courtyard in the middle. The courtyard was surrounded by a wall, and the palace had many rooms and corridors.