Kommos, Archaeological site in Faistos Municipality, Greece.
The Kommos site extends along the southern coast of Crete, featuring extensive ruins of ancient buildings, storage facilities, and religious structures near the sea.
The settlement served as a primary harbor for the Messara region during Minoan times, with initial excavations conducted by Sir Arthur Evans in 1924.
Pottery discoveries at Kommos demonstrate trade connections with Central Greece, the Cyclades, Cyprus, eastern Mediterranean coasts, and Egypt during ancient times.
While access to the archaeological site remains restricted, visitors can observe the ancient structures from the adjacent beach area.
The site contains one of the largest stone blocks found in Minoan architecture, used in the construction of coastal warehouses and shipyards.
Location: Faistos Municipality
GPS coordinates: 35.01333,24.76083
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:35
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