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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

Παραπλούς/Coasting, by Calliope Galanaki, Christina Papadaki and Theotokis Theodoulou (2023?), Chersonnesos Municipality and Ephorate of Iraklio, academia.edu

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