Makry Gialos villa exc. (Crete) Makry Gialos - Μακρυγιαλός
Μακρυγιαλός - Makry Gialos, Minoan villa excavated outside Makry Gialos, Lasithi
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Latitude: 35.037700
Longitude: 25.967200
Confidence: High (20151024)
Time period: B
Region: Crete
Country: Greece
Department: Lasithi
Mod: Makry Gialos
Suggestions that the building was a 'cult villa,' similar to those of Nirou, Amnisos, Kannia and Vathypetro have not been proven. The finds at Makriyialos site were not as rich as those at the other cult villa sites. The building itself, which was badly damaged by crops and livestock, dates to around 1500-1400 BC. The house has unique architecture and bears some resemblance to Minoan palaces seen at that time. The house contains a central small rectangular court, contributing to the building's uniqueness.
Two columns on the north side and northern east side strike similarities to Malia, where alternating pillars are found at exactly the same side. The site of Phaistos also denotes two columnar supports on the north and northern east side as well. A large altar can be found in the northern end of the court. In Zakros, we also see a similar placement of the altar. Facing the altar is the large bench thought to beused in the ceremonies that took place in the court. Such benches have also been found at Malia and Phaistos.
Wikidata ID: Q27182777
Info: Wikipedia.org
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