Evans seems to have reconstructed some parts of the Knossos archaeological site. Yet, his efforts seem to receive a great deal of criticism. Why is that? Is it because reconstruction of archaeological sites is -in general- considered a bad idea?
I've visited the site many times, but my untrained eye did not catch any (obvious) wrongdoings. Are there any specific cases of Evans' reconstructions in Knossos, that tourists see today but are blatantly wrong?
He made up what he thought was probably there, making it nearly impossible to uncover what was actually there. He took a theory and plopped it down on top of reality, covering over and changing the site. Not only does it matter the physical area, but it also makes it hard to evaluate Knossos with fresh eyes.