The Throne Room of Knossos was located at the north side of the sacred quarters. Access was achieved from the central court via a fourfold polythyron and four steps. The stone throne dominated one of the long sides of the room. It was made in such a way as to resemble a wooden throne. There is a fresco presenting two griffins flanking the throne. On the opposite side was a lustral basin, indicating the sacred character of the room.

The Throne Room constitutes a unique Minoan find, although there are parallels with the Mycenaean megaron, as we can see from the palace at Pylos. The throne was once thought to have been the seat of Minos and the Throne Room the audience hall for his subjects. However, later interpretations which take into account the theocratic character of the Minoan Cretan rule, tend to see the throne as a priest's throne and not as the throne of the Minoan ruler.