Information in the archaeological site indicates “The central hall (46) was an elegant rectangular room with three entrances, its walls and ceiling richly decorated. In the center of the room is a circular hearth, smaller than that in the Throne Room, but similarly painted with flames, zigzags, and spirals. The walls of the room were decorated with frescoes that depict both wild and mythical animals, such as lions and griffins. The frescoes and the hearth attest to the official nature of the space.”
Nestor’s Palace at Pylos Archaeological site. Mycenaean era (1750 – 1050 BCE). Peloponnese, Greece.