Which architectural feature in Minoan palaces allowed light and air to reach lower floors and interior rooms?
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Correct answer: Light wells
Minoan architects developed 'light wells'—vertical shafts that ran through multiple stories. These provided essential ventilation and natural illumination to the sprawling, dense palace interiors.
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