Vathypetro Minoan villa, Archaeological site in Vathypetro, Greece
The Minoan villa complex contains stone buildings with porticos, halls with light wells, and storage areas spread across three connected hills.
Excavations conducted between 1949 and 1956 by S. Marinatos revealed a structure dating from 1580 BCE that experienced significant earthquake damage around 1550 BCE.
The villa features ancient wine and olive pressing facilities, demonstrating the development of agricultural practices in Minoan civilization during the Bronze Age.
The archaeological site remains open throughout the year without entrance fees, located five kilometers south of Archanes at Mount Iuktas foothills.
The complex includes rare ashlar masonry and a potential tripartite shrine positioned to align with equinoxes, indicating astronomical considerations in its construction.
Location: Archanes-Asterousia Municipality
GPS coordinates: 35.20981,25.15083
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
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