Gortyna

Gortyna

Phaistos, Crete
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Altitude

40 m

Population

280

Region

central

Era

ancient

Village near the ancient capital of Roman Crete, one of the most important archaeological sites on the island. The site includes the famous Law Code of Gortyn (450 BC), the earliest law code in the Greek world.

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