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Types of Labyrinths

Below is a list of types of labyrinths. By clicking on any of the links below, you will be taken to specific definitions and examples.

Classical Family

Definition: based on a pattern first documented on a clay tablet from Pylos, Greece (circa 1200 BCE) and also found on Cretan Coins of 400 to 500 BCE, these labyrinths are easily constructed using a seed pattern.

Classical
- Classical 11 Circuit
- Classical 15 Circuit
  
  Example: Roerslev (Denmark)
  - Classical 15 Circuit Diagram
  - Classical 15 Circuit Labyrinth Example
- Classical 3 Circuit
  
  Examples: Cretan coins of circa 300 to 70 BCE
  - Classical 3 Circuit Diagram
  - Classical 3 Circuit Labyrinth Example
- Classical 7 Circuit
  
  Examples: Dalby, Rocky Valley, England
Concentric
- Concentric Labyrinth
  
  Example: Otfrid's Labyrinth
Other Classical Seed Patterns

Three Pointed Seed Patterns There are two subtypes: 1. The Chakra-Vyuha Labyrinth 2. The Baltic Labyrinth
Roman
- Roman Labyrinth
  
  The majority of Roman labyrinths are developed from the simple classical labyrinths. Often square or circular and occasionally polygonal, these labyrinths are found as mosaics on the floors of Roman buildings.