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Excavated places matching “Crete, Heraklion”

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“Crete, Heraklion”

🇬🇷 Greece · Ancient city

Knossos Caravanserai South Annex

Neopalatial (1700-1450 BCE) · Minoan

Knossos Caravanserai South Annex in Crete, Heraklion, Greece is a Neopalatial (1700-1450 BCE) ancient city attributed to Minoan.

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🇬🇷 Greece · Ancient city

Phaistos (Festòs)

Minoan · Minoan

Phaistos (Festòs) in Crete, Heraklion, Greece is a Minoan ancient city attributed to Minoan culture. Settlement complex with stratified occupation, demonstrating urban planning and craft production.

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🇬🇷 Greece · Ancient city

Knossos (Palace of Minos)

Minoan · Minoan

Knossos (Palace of Minos) in Crete, Heraklion, Greece is a Minoan ancient city attributed to Minoan culture.

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🇬🇷 Greece · Ancient village

Phaistos West Court Phaistos

Neolithic to Iron Age (6000 BCE–500 CE) · Neolithic

Phaistos West Court Phaistos in Crete, Phaistos, Greece is a Neolithic to Iron Age (6000 BCE–500 CE) ancient village attributed to Neolithic.