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Centros de detencià ³n de migrantes en Texas En el estado de Texas, el segundo ms poblado de Estados Unidos y uno de los ms grandes, estn ubicados decenas de centros de detencià ³n de migrantes, que pueden tener estatus migratorio legal o indocumentados. Asimismo, en dicho estado se encuentran varios centros de procesamiento –processing facilities, en inglà ©s– de migrantes que han sido agarrados cruzando ilegalmente la frontera o que han solicitado asilo en un control migratorio de los Estados Unidos. En este artà ­culo se explica cul es la diferencia entre centros de procesamiento y de detencià ³n. A continuacià ³n, quà © migrantes deben esperar en un centro de detencià ³n mientras se espera a que se resuelva su caso. Para estos casos, se especifica cules son las direcciones de los centros de detencià ³n en Texas una vez que se determina en cul est el  migrante est detenido que se desea encontrar o visitar, asà ­ como los nà ºmeros de telà ©fonos para comunicarse, cà ³mo enviar dinero y, finalmente, cà ³mo averiguar si se ha fijado una fianza y el monto de la misma. Centros de procesamiento y centros de detencià ³n de migrantes en Texas Los migrantes agarrados cruzando ilegalmente la frontera o los que solicitan asilo en un de control migratorio de los Estados Unidos son enviados, inicialmente, a un centro de procesamiento. Existen diversos tipos de centros de procesamiento. Asà ­, los hay para menores donde se encuentran desde bebà ©s de meses a muchachos de 17 aà ±os, familias e individuos adultos. Cabe destacar que por familias solo se consideran a los nià ±os y a su padre y su madre, pero no a grupos de hermanos, sobrinos y tà ­os, abuelos y nietos, etc. En general, puede decirse que las condiciones son difà ­ciles. Por ley, los menores solo pueden permanecer en ellos un mximo de 72 horas aunque en casi un tercio de los casos su estancia se alarga por ms tiempo. En todo caso, la estancia de menores y adultos en los centros de procesamiento suele no ser larga ya que las autoridades toman una serie de decisiones que implican el traslado de los migrantes. En el caso de adultos, pueden darse las siguientes situaciones: regresan a su paà ­sson enviados a Mà ©xico a esperar a que llegue su turno para que solicitar asilo. Los enfermos fà ­sicos o mentales no pueden ser enviados a Mà ©xico.son puestos en libertad pero se les cita para que comparezcan en Corte migratoriadeben esperar a que se resuelva su caso en un centro de detencià ³n de migrantes En el caso de menores, son enviados a un centro de acogimiento –shelter, en inglà ©s– bajo la guarda de la Office of Refugee Resettlement, quien se har cargo de ellos mientras no los colocan a cargo de un familiar o adultos que los aceptar en foster care. Por aplicacià ³n de lo que se conoce como el Acuerdo Flores, los nià ±os no podrà ­an estar retenidos por ms de 20 dà ­as, esto incluye tanto a los que han llegados solos a EE.UU. como los que estn acompaà ±ados por sus padres. Quà © migrantes esperan detenidos a que se resuelva su caso Los migrantes, tanto legales como indocumentados, pueden ser enviados a un centro de detencià ³n por diversas causas, por ejemplo: haber cometido un delito (felonà ­a)ha llegado sin visa a un puesto migratorioha cruzado ilegalmente la fronteratiene una orden de deportacià ³n, etc En muchos casos los migrantes pueden ser liberados mediante el pago de una fianza, fijada por ICE o por un juez migratorio. Sin embargo, en otros casos los migrantes debern esperan detenidos a que se resuelva su caso, asà ­ se demore semanas, meses o, incluso aà ±os. Entre estos casos se encuentran: delitos relacionados con terrorismo o lavado de dinerotrfico o consumo de drogascondenas por delitos que sumen ms de 5 aà ±os de prisià ³ncasos de delitos inmorales, si bien se admiten excepcionescasos de trfico humano serio Informacià ³n bsica sobre cà ³mo llamar por telà ©fono o enviar dinero a un centro de detencià ³n migrantes en Texas Los migrantes detenidos pueden tener derecho a hacer dos llamados telefà ³nicos a un familiar, amigo o abogado. Es importante que la persona que recibe uno de eoas llamados anote informacià ³n bsica como, por ejemplo, nombre del centro de detencià ³n y un nà ºmero que se conoce como A-Number, que es necesario para muchas gestiones. Si se quiere hablar por telà ©fono con un detenido, llamar al centro y dejar un mensaje en inglà ©s con el nombre completo del detenido con el que se desea platicar, su nà ºmero de identificacià ³n (A-Number) y las horas en las que el migrante detenido  puede regresar la llamada, para evitar tener que estar pendiente del telà ©fono las 24 horas del dà ­a. Tener en cuenta que el mensaje puede demorarse varias horas en llegar al destinatario y tambià ©n no elegir como horas para que se regrese la llamada aquellas en las que no es posible segà ºn el horario del centro de detencià ³n. Para que un detenido pueda regresar la llamada es necesario que tenga dinero para cubrir ese costo, que se  puede depositar previamente. Cada centro de detencià ³n tiene su propio sistema que se especifican ms abajo cuando se habla de cada crcel. Sin embargo, ya aquà ­ se dan los nombres de tres empresas que a menudo son las opciones (fijarse bien cul es la que aplica en cada caso). Inmate Calling Solutions, con nà ºmero de  telà ©fono 888-506-8407  Telmate, que es la ms comà ºntouchpaymentdirect Tambià ©n es posible enviar dinero para que el detenido compre alimentos o ropa. Las reglas especà ­ficas de cada centro se explican ms abajo. Tambià ©n es posible visitar personalmente a un detenido para lo que  es imprescindible mostrar un I.D. Para evitar problemas serios los migrantes indocumentados o con estatus dudosos no deben presentarse en una prisià ³n de inmigracià ³n para visitar a un detenido, aunque  sea un familiar muy cercano. En cuanto a las gestiones para informarse sobre monto de la fianza en los casos en los que se fija una para dejar al detenido en libertad, se puede llamar a la oficina del ICE ms cercana al centro de detencià ³n, a veces incluso en la propia crcel. Sin embargo hay que tener en cuenta que frecuentemente no quieren dar la informacià ³n a un familiar del detenido siendo la solucià ³n en estos casos que marque un abogado o el propio detenido. Adems recordar que aunque en muchos casos el ICE se niega a fijar una fianza, podrà ­a conseguirse si reà ºnen los requisitos para solicitar una audiencia de fianza (bond hearing, en inglà ©s) ante un juez de inmigracià ³n. Tambià ©n se puede acudir a un juez cuando se considera que la fianza fijada por el ICE es muy alta, para solicitar una rebaja de la misma. A continuacià ³n, informacià ³n particular sobre los principales centros de detencià ³n de migrantes en el estado de Texas Centros de procesamiento y de detencià ³n de migrantes Texas Los siguientes son centros de procesamiento o de detencià ³n de migrantes en el estado de Texas, con nà ºmeros de telà ©fono para comunicarse y explicacià ³n de cà ³mo enviar dinero. Dallas Es un centro de procesamiento temporal y a las pocas horas o dà ­as los detenidos son enviados a otra prisià ³n, generalmente a Rolling Planes o a Johnson Country. Para visitar a los detenidos la direccià ³n es: 8101 North Stemmos FreewayDallas, TX  75247 Para informarse sobre el horario de visitar, marcar al 214-424-7800. Se debe utilizar para dejar mensaje para que un detenido regrese la llamada.   Centro de Don Hutto Esta prisià ³n, a unos 50 km de Austin, acoge a mujeres y nià ±os migrantes, principalmente acaban de cruzar la frontera  y han pedido asilo. Para visitar a un detenido la direccià ³n es: 1001 Welch StreetTaylor, TX 76574 El horario de visitas es de lunes a domingo de 8 de la maà ±ana a 8 de la noche. Para hablar con un detenido, marcar al 512-218-2400 y dejar mensaje identificando a la persona con la que se quiere hablar. Para que el detenido pueda regresar la llamada es necesario que tenga dinero en su cuenta. Para ello, se le puede enviar utilizando una money order a nombre de la persona detenida y que se puede comprar en un banco o en una oficina de correos de Estados Unidos. La money order debe enviarse a la persona destinataria incluyendo su nombre completo y A-Number al: P.O. Box 1063Taylor, TX  76574 Con ese dinero los detenidos no sà ³lo pueden llamar sino tambià ©n comprar comida e incluso ropa. Centro de El Paso Es un centro de procesamiento donde los detenidos estn esperando o bien para ser expulsados inmediatamente de Estados Unidos o bien a presentarse ante la corte de inmigracià ³n de El Paso y ver cules son las opciones, incluida la posibilidad de un alivio de la deportacià ³n. Para visitar a un detenido la direccià ³n es: El Paso Processing Center8915 Montana AvenueEl Paso, TX  79925 Los horarios son de 6 pm a 9 pm de lunes a viernes y los fines de semana de 11 am a 3 pm y de 6 pm a 9 pm. Para llamar a un detenido, marcar al 915-225-0700. Para asegurarse de que tiene dinero depositado a su nombre y asà ­ poder regresar la llamada envirselo mediante el sistema telmate, asegurndose de elegir como centro de detencià ³n El Paso SPC. Ese mismo nà ºmero de telà ©fono se puede utilizar para contactar con un representante de ICE para informarse sobre una posible fianza para el detenido y su monto. Centro de detencià ³n de Houston Los migrantes detenidos en este centro estn en proceso de expulsià ³n o deportacià ³n y son convictos que han cumplido su pena en crceles cercanas a Houston o procedentes de centros de detencià ³n en la Costa Este de los Estados Unidos o migrantes agarrados cuando acababan de cruzar ilegalmente la frontera. Para visitarlos en persona los horarios son los siguientes: para mujeres detenidas, de domingo a mià ©rcoles de 2 a 5 de la tarde y de jueves a sbado de 8 a 10 de la maà ±ana. En el caso de visitar a un varà ³n, el horario es de 7 de la maà ±ana a 2 de la tarde de domingo a mià ©rcoles y de 10 de la maà ±ana a 5 de la tarde los jueves, viernes y sbados. La direccià ³n del centro es: Houston Immigration Detention Center15850 Export Plaza DriveHouston, TX  77032 A esa misma direccià ³n se pueden escribir cartas especificando claramente el nombre completo del detenido y su A-Number. Para recibir una llamada del detenido, marcar al 281-449-1481 siguiendo las instrucciones especificadas en este mismo artà ­culo en el primer apartado. Adems, para enviar dinero para que el detenido pueda regresar la llamada se debe utilizar el sistema telmate, bien online o bien marcando al 886-516-0115. Por à ºltimo, para averiguar si el ICE ha fijado una fianza y el monto se puede marcar al 281-985-8400. Centro de detencià ³n del condado de Johnson Esta es una prisià ³n que pertenece a un condado pero tiene un acuerdo con el ICE para alojar a migrantes detenidos, la mayorà ­a de los cuales ya han sido deportados con anterioridad y estn cumpliendo sus condenas antes de ser deportados  de nuevo. Para visitarlos, el horario es de 8 a 10.30 de la maà ±ana los sbados y los domingos y la direccià ³n es: Johnson County Detention Center1800 Ridgemar DriveCleburne, TX  76031 En cuanto a las llamadas, marcar al 817-645-2918. A partir de ahà ­ hay dos mà ©todos para que el detenido regrese el llamado. En primer lugar puede marcar a cargo del que recibe la llamada, que debe abonar con su tarjeta de crà ©dito o dà ©bito y es caro o bien la persona que desea recibir la llamada debe enviar antes dinero a nombre del detenido mediante una transferencia de un banco estadounidense o una money order. Enviar este dinero a la direccià ³n de la prisià ³n especificando en el sobre claramente nombre y apellidos del detenido y su A-Number. La transferencia no puede superar los $300 y ese dinero puede ser utilizado para comprar tarjetas para llamar por telà ©fono, comidas, bebidas e incluso ropa. Los migrantes detenidos que previamente han sido deportados no van a poder salir de prisià ³n mediante el pago de una fianza. Pero los que estn por otra razà ³n puede que califiquen para ello. En este caso se puede hablar con el oficial en la oficia central de Dallas que est a cargo de su deportacià ³n. El telà ©fono es el 2140424-7811. Centro de detencià ³n en Laredo El gobierno federal es la propietaria de esta prisià ³n que, sin embargo, est gestionada por una empresa privada. Acoge a detenidos varones y mujeres y tiene un alto grado de cambio de detenidos, ya que se considera como un lugar de paso para enviarlos a otros centros o para expulsarlos inmediatamente de Estados Unidos. Para hablar con un detenido, marcar al 956-727-4118. Para visitarlo en prisià ³n, los dà ­as disponibles son lunes de 1 a 3 pm, viernes en el mismo horario y fines de semana de 9 a 11 am y de 1 a 3 pm. La direccià ³n es: Laredo Detention Center4702 Sanders StreetLaredo, TX  78401 Esa misma direccià ³n debe utilizarse para enviar cartas a un detenido, incluyendo su nombre completo y A-Number. Si fuera necesario platicar con el oficial de ICE a cargo de deportaciones en esa zona, como por ejemplo informarse sobre el monto de la fianza que se le pide al migrante que deposite para salir en libertad, marcar al 956-729-9620. Centro de detencià ³n de Polk Puede visitarse a los migrantes en este centro los jueves y viernes de 6 am a 6 pm y los sbados y domingos de 6 am a 9 pm. La direccià ³n es: Polk Country Detention Center3400FM 350 SouthLivingston, TX  77351 Los detenidos pueden llamar a una persona fuera de la crcel utilizando dos sistemas. En primer lugar, mediante pago a cobro revertido (collect call, en inglà ©s), lo cual es caro. En segundo lugar, comprando una tarjeta de llamadas para lo cual deben tener dinero, que se les puede enviar mediante una transferencia bancaria desde una cuenta en Estados Unidos o mediante una money order que se puede enviar por correo a la direccià ³n de la crcel especificando el destinatario o entregndola en mano si se visita al detenido. Un buen nà ºmero de los migrantes detenidos en el centro de Polk califican para una fianza. El telà ©fono de los oficiales del ICE a cargo es el 936-967-1700. Centro de detencià ³n de Port Isabel Este es uno  de los centros de detencià ³n ms grandes en el estado de Texas. La direccià ³n para visitar a los detenidos es: Port Isabel Detention Center27991 Buena Vista BoulevardLos Fresnos, TX  78566 Los horarios de visita estn divididos por orden alfabà ©tico de los apellidos  de la siguiente manera: Comienzan por las letras A-F: sbados de 8 am a 12 pmComienzan por las letras G-L: sbados de 12 pm a 4 pmComienzan por M-R: domingos de 8 am a 12 pmComienzan por S-Z: domingos de 12 pm a 4 pm Para dejar mensaje a un detenido para que regrese la llamada, marcar al 956-547-1700. Depositar dinero para que pueda llamar utilizando el sistema telmate o marcando al 866-516-0115. Para enviar dinero a un detenido con otro propà ³sito, por ejemplo, para que compre comida o ropa, se puede hacer una transferencia por Western Union a la cuenta 95720041797 a nombre de E.P. Services en Harlingen, Texas 78550, especificando quià ©n es el beneficiario. Tambià ©n es posible enviando por fax al nà ºmero 956 428 3544 una copia de una money order en la que conste el nombre del detenido, su nacionalidad, el A-number, el nombre de la persona que envà ­a el dinero y su nà ºmero de telà ©fono. Adems, si se sabe, es de utilidad incluir el nà ºmero de dormitorio y cama del detenido. Para enviar una carta a un detenido, enviarla especificando el nombre completo y A-Number a la siguiente direccià ³n: Port Isabel Detention Center566 Veterans Drive en Pearshall, Texas, 78061 Por à ºltimo, el nà ºmero del ICE donde se puede preguntar sobre si se ha fijado una fianza y el monto es el 956-547-1800. Centro de detencià ³n de Rollins Plains Esta prisià ³n alberga principalmente a migrantes varones en alguna de las siguientes categorà ­as: detenidos en Dallas o condados limà ­trofes que tienen cargos criminalesmigrantes que acabaron de cumplir sentencia en una prisià ³n penal cercana y estn a la espera de decisià ³n sobre su futuro migratoriodetenidos que han sido transferidos desde prisiones en otros estados La direccià ³n para visitar a los detenidos en Rollins Plains es: 118 County Road 206Haskell, TX  79521 El horario de visitas es el siguiente: Mujeres detenidas: sbados de 3 a 7 pmVarones detenidos con apellido que comienza entre A y M: sbados de 7.30 am a 3 pmVarones detenidos con apellido que comienza entre N y Z: domingos de 7.3- am a 3 pm Para marcar y dejar recado para que el detenido regrese la llamada, el nà ºmero de telà ©fono es el 940-864-5694. Para depositar dinero a nombre del detenido, utilizar el sistema de touchpaymentdirect. La primera vez que se utiliza hay que crear una cuenta. Para comunicarse con el ICE para saber si se ha fijado una fianza y el monto de la misma, marcar a la oficina de Dallas, marcando al 214-424-7811. Centro de detencià ³n de South Texas En este centro se encuentran detenidos una mezcla de migrantes recià ©n agarrados cruzando ilegalmente la frontera y migrantes con muchos aà ±os de presencia en los Estados Unidos. Para visitarlos el horario es sbados y domingos de 7 am a 6 pm en la siguiente direccià ³n: South Texas Detention Center566 Veterans DrivePearsall, TX  78061 Se puede dejar recado a un detenido para que regrese la llamada marcando al 830-334-2939. Utilizar el sistema telmate para depositar dinero para que pueda comprar una tarjeta para llamar. Finalmente, el telà ©fono de la oficina del ICE donde pueden informar si se ha fijado una fianza es el 210-231-4505 Centro de detencià ³n West Texas Es una prisià ³n grande ubicada que aloja a migrantes detenidos por el ICE o por los Marshalls. Est ubicado en: 401 S. Vaquero AvenueSierra Blanca, TX  79851 El horario de visitas se divide por sexos. Se puede visitar a varones los viernes y los sbados de 8 am a 5 pm y a mujeres los domingos y lunes a las mismas horas. Sin embargo, es necesario estar incluido en una lista para poder visitar. Es el propio detenido el que debe incluir los nombres de las personas autorizadas. Para dejar recado a un detenido para que llame, marcar al 915-369-2270. Enviarle dinero utilizando el sistema touchpaydirect.com para que pueda comprar la tarjeta de llamadas o enviar una money order especificando el beneficiario a: West Texas Detention FacilityP.O. Box 430Sierra Blanca, 79851 Esa direccià ³n tambià ©n es la que debe utilizarse para enviar cartas a los detenidos.Finalmente  para averiguar sobre si hay fijada una fianza, se puede llamar a la oficina del ICE al 915-225-1940. La importancia de buena asesorà ­a legal para los detenidos por inmigracià ³n Cuando un migrante est detenido, se juega su futuro y el de su familia. Por ello, es de vital importancia que cuente con el mejor consejo legal.   La AILA es la asociacià ³n de abogados de inmigracià ³n pueden informar sobre letrados especialistas en lugares cercanos a los centros de detencià ³n. Asimismo las grandes organizaciones de apoyo a migrantes pueden referir a asociaciones locales, algunas de las cuales brindan trabajo legal a bajo costo o incluso pro bono, es decir, gratuitamente.   Finalmente  en el caso de los mexicanos tambià ©n es una opcià ³n a considerar buscar ayuda en el telà ©fono gratuito de apoyo a migrantes en los Estados Unidos. Este es un artà ­culo informativo. No es asesorà ­a legal.

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Nursing is what has brought us together. We have started our Bachelor’s Completion to further our education. I consider that during the Associate, I learned the skills to become a nurse. Now, that I am exploring topics such as time management, analyze my nursing philosophy, and learn how to develop a portfolio, I feel I am beginning to understand what is to be a nurse. Before I went to College to study nursing, I had a philosophy about it which has evolved as I have gained experience and knowledge. Merriam Webster’s (2003) defined philosophy as â€Å"an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs† (p.930). Therefore, our nursing philosophy should help us identify what our priorities are and how we should act as a nurse. Although I know my nursing philosophy will keep changing over time, currently, I have a clear idea of what my beliefs are. I feel that a nurse should be motivated to help others, do something meaningful, and make a difference in other people’s lives. A nurse should be someone who values God’s creations, values life, and respects its course. A nurse should be a good listener and do no harm. In addition, I consider that nurses should be able to self-assess themselves to avoid being judgmental when caring for people from diverse backgrounds. Moreover, I think that a nurse should also pay attention to detail to catch any errors or to identify early some disease processes. A nurse should also respect others’ ideas and decisions, and should be eager to learn as the field evolves. Finally, I believe a nurse should be strong and sensitive at the same time to treat others with humanity and provide support. However, this philosophy could not exist without four main concepts which are health, nursi... ...to learn more about that. I cannot wait to exchange impressions about our nursing philosophy as well as learn more about the professional portfolio development. I hope you have found my post interesting. I truly enjoyed the topics and I felt I had a lot to say so hopefully it was not too long. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my post and commenting on it. Works Cited Merriam-Webster's collegiate dictionary (11th ed.). (2003). Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster. Oermann, M.H. (2002). Developing a professional portfolio in nursing. Orthopaedic Nursing, 21(2). Retrieved from http://www.nursing-informatics.com/Oermann.pdf University of Michigan School of Nursing (2004). Nursing resumes & portfolios. Retrieved May 28, 2014 from http://www.nursing.umich.edu/about-our-school/computing-technology/electronic-portfolios/nursing-resumes-portfolios

Minoan Palaces in Crete

The main palace sites in Minoan Crete include those in Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Gournia, and Zakros. The palace at Knossos is the largest, with an area of approximately twenty two thousand square metres. It is located in the valley of the Kairatos River and said to be where King Minos of Ancient Greek mythology lived. It is estimated that the palace of Knossos was palace of Phaistos is the second largest and located on a low hill in the Messara plain. Just outside the town of Malia, which is thirty seven kilometres east of Heraklion, is the third largest Minoan palace. There is also a palace in the town of Gournia which is located on a small hill near the Gulf of Mirabello. Finally, a Minoan palace is located in Zakros, on the east coast of Crete and south of Palaikastro. The palace of Knossos was the largest one of the Minoan empire. Although its actual functions are still not certain, it is thought that the palace was used for both ceremonial and administrative purposes. After it was first built, it is believed to have been destroyed by an earthquake in around 1700 B. C. E and then rebuilt in approximately 1450 B. C. E. Although it is difficult to be sure about the details of the palace, the evidence that does exist suggests that it was essential to the Minoan society. Floor Plan of Knossos Palace Sir Arthur Evans Sir Arthur Evans, a British archaeologist, was the first to excavate the palace site at Knossos. He was born in 1851 and graduated from both Oxford and Gottingen universities. His discoveries were published in â€Å"Palace of Minosâ₠¬  and he was knighted in 1911 for his archaeological work. Evans perished in 1941. The excavation of the palace at Knossos and its surrounding area began in 1900 and continued to some degree for over three decades. Evans used a large sum of his own money on the project. Evans employed many local labourers to join his team and within a few months, had discovered a large amount of what he called â€Å"the Palace of Minos†. His main assistants were Theodore Fyfe and Duncan Mackenzie. Based on his findings at the site, Evans concluded that there must have been a people that existed before those previously found to have lived on Crete. The palace that Evans was in the process of excavating seemed to him to resemble the labyrinth built by King Minos of Greek mythology, and so he named the people that once inhabited the palace and its surroundings ‘the Minoans’ – after King Minos. By 1903, a large amount of the palace had been excavated. During this process, Evans and his team had found many art works and tablets displaying examples of writing, which we now refer to as Linear A. These artefacts revealed a lot about Minoan society, and lead Evans to make many of the assumptions, or ‘educated guesses’, that he did about their civilisation. The methods of restoration of artefacts found in the palace at Knossos by Evans have been questioned since his work at the site. The pioneer excavator used concrete to reconstruct areas and objects of the site, and people were employed to recreate the work on the frescoes found in and around the palace. These restorations are said to have more to do with the imagination of Evans and his team rather than the accurate works of the Minoans. Evans replaced missing fragments of frescoes and other parts of the constructions of the palace with paint and other materials that are considered by many to be inaccurate. His methods have been widely criticised as it is considered detrimental to install materials that are foreign to genuine Minoan architecture, however, he is still recognised as an important figure who contributed a great deal to our knowledge about the Minoan society. The Palace of Knossos Today Today, although the original condition of the palace site at Knossos has been maintained relatively well, there are also modern influences on the area. Located around the site are a gift shop and parking lot as well as a bronze bust of Sir Arthur Evans. Obviously, the condition of the palace itself has decreased since Minoan times due to weathering and other damage, but displays of Minoan culture are still available at the site in various forms. Visitors to the site today are able to make their way around its many rooms via its many corridors and passageways. They are also about to admire the Minoan frescoes that are still displayed at the site. Rooms and Areas of the Palace The palace has several main areas, including the east and west wings and the central court. The palace was built with an estimated one thousand and three hundred rooms and is believed by many to be the actual labyrinth mentioned in the Greek myth, â€Å"the Legend of the Minotaur†. The palace is believed to serve multiple purposes with its many rooms. It was probably an area for storage, crafting, administration, archive keeping and ceremonies as well as sleeping quarters for any royal members of society as well as possible others. The palace has both a north and south entrance and includes several staircases. In the east wing were the domestic quarters, which included apartments where any royalty would probably have lived. It also has shrines and art works as well as reception halls and luxurious bathrooms, and underneath it are storerooms that once housed many treasures and elaborate tombs. Bright murals decorate the areas that are thought to have been inhabited by Minoan royalty. There was also a room in the east wing of the palace in which a seemingly majestic chair stood, thus named the ‘throne room’ by Sir Arthur Evans. In the west wing were the storerooms where the produce of the Minoan trade system was kept. The palace of Knossos was a central location for the Minoan people to store their goods. The central court of the palace was probably used for ceremonial purposes. Records of trade undertaken by Minoans from Knossos were also archived in the palace. The palace of Knossos was probably larger than Minoan palaces found in other areas because the town of Knossos was likely to be the capital of Crete at the time. This means that the palace probably needed the space for all the storage and administration that a capital of an empire must have. The size of the palace is also a symbol of the grand nature of the city of Knossos. Knossos is also thought to have been the most densely populated town, with approximately one hundred thousand people living there. This population is extremely large compared to other ancient towns. Frescoes of the Palace The palace of Knossos is home to a huge spectrum of Minoan art, and a significant amount of works have been found there. Archaeologists think that these frescoes depict Minoan people and the animals, plants and geographical features that they were familiar with, as well as scenes such as sporting events, religious festivals and ceremonies. People are shown going about activities such as fishing and gathering on the frescoes. These people are often youthful adults and rarely children or elders. Women in the frescoes were usually painted to have lighter skin, whereas male figures had skin of a ruddier colour. Military activity is generally not displayed on Minoan frescoes, which sets the Minoan artists apart from others who existed during their time and after it. Perhaps the most famous fresco found in the Knossos palace is the Toreador Fresco, which depicts Minoan people riding a bull like creature in what appears to be some kind of sporting event. These frescoes were not in their original condition by the time archaeologists were able to excavate them due to centuries of weathering and other damage. Despite this, archaeologists and historians have a good idea of what the frescoes are supposed to depict because they are able to use the incomplete images on the works to determine what they may have looked like originally and to restore the art to this state. The importance of the Palace of Knossos The palace of Knossos is important to historians because it provides them with a vast amount of information about Minoan society and what life was like for people living on Crete during the Bronze Age. Much of what is known about the Minoan people is due to the artefacts, architecture and other evidence found in the palace site of Knossos. Frescoes provide insight into the people of Crete during Minoan times and their appearance, clothes, habits, rituals and abilities. Tablets found in the palace inform historians that Minoan people were literate and had a writing system, although its symbols cannot be deciphered today. The general layout and architecture of the palace provides knowledge regarding the Minoans’ ability to build structures, and what methods, techniques and materials they used to do so. The palace also provides evidence supporting the idea that there was Minoan royalty, although this theory is not confirmed. Overall, the palace at Knossos is of great importance to historians because without it, their knowledge of Minoan society would be significantly more limited than it is now.

Essential Amino Acid Definition

Definition: An essential amino acid is an amino acid which an organism needs to ingest because it is necessary for nutrition and cannot be synthesized in the body. Also Known As: indispensable amino acid Examples: Isoleucine and leucine are examples of amino acids which are essential amino acids in humans.