Ancient Lappa
Beneath Argyroupoli, Crete. Key Roman civitas libera with Geometric to Byzantine finds, notable baths, and a still-used Roman cistern.
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Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Historic Orthodox monastery near Kissos, Rethymno. Possibly Byzantine, destroyed 1821, became a key educational center. Now a restored monument.
Chania, Chania
Continuously inhabited since Neolithic times, reflecting Minoan, Venetian, and Ottoman influences. Features a Venetian harbor and Old Town.
The Gious Kampos Plateau
High-altitude plateau in Crete's Amari Valley, famed for its rare endemic Tulipa doerfleri and rich orchid diversity in spring.
Strouboulas Massif
Mountain range near Heraklion, Crete, known for its 798m conical peak, plateau, seasonal reddish lake, and historical chapels.
Minoan Villa at Agios Georgios (Tourtouloi)
Located near Praisos, eastern Crete, this 700 sq m Minoan villa on Prophitis Elias hill features four terraces. Active in the Bronze Age (MMIII-LMIB).
Zou Minoan Farmhouse
Zou reveals rural Minoan life in Crete during the Neopalatial period. Pottery and architecture illustrate Middle to Late Minoan settlement patterns.
Achladia Minoan Villa
Achladia features Minoan House A, a 270 sq m structure, with LM I & III artifacts. Site reveals East Cretan villa debates and reconstruction.
Gournia Minoan settlement
Minoan town with palace, houses, and streets; Gournia offers insights into Bronze Age urbanism. Excavations reveal complex settlement.
Papadiokampos Minoan House
Minoan coastal settlement between Mochlos & Petras. Features Protopalatial to LM I remains, offering insights into 15th century BCE life.