Zeus Thenatas sanct. (Crete) Palaiokhora/Amnisos - Ζεύς

Ζεὺς - Zeus Thenatas T., archaic Greek sanctuary built atop earlier Minoan cult remains near Palaiokhora/Amnisos in Irakleio Crete
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Latitude: 35.332000
Longitude: 25.205000
Confidence: High (20130000)

Greek name: Ζεὺς
Place ID: 353252SZeu
Time period: A
Region: Crete
Country: Greece
Department: Irakleio
Mod: Palaiokhora/Amnisos

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Modern Description: The architectural remains in the Amnissos area testify to the existence of an extensive Minoan settlement west of the Palaiochora hill, along the coastline and now under the sea. At the northwest foot of the hill stands out the important sanctuary of Zeus Thenatas, with a perimeter wall and circular fire altar, right on the site of a monumental New Palace building that is interpreted as a port administrative centre or sanctuary. The sanctuary to Zeus flourished mainly during the Archaic period, as evidenced by the artefacts from areas such as Samos, Cyprus and Syria.
DARE: 36692

Info: Paraplous/Coasting 2023
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