Παλαίκαστρο

Siteia, Crete

All villagesMinoan era

Altitude

30 m

Population

1,200

Region

east

Era

minoan

Village near one of the largest Minoan towns yet excavated, covering over 50,000 square meters. The Kouros of Palekastro, a stunning ivory and gold Minoan statuette, was discovered here.

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Βαΐ

ancient - east

Τοπλού

venetian - east

Ζάκρος

minoan - east

Siteia

modern - east

Photo: © Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons