Phylaki tholos tomb, Beehive tomb in Apokoronas Municipality, Greece.
Phylaki tholos tomb is a Bronze Age burial structure consisting of a long entrance passage that leads to an inner chamber. The passage stretches about 11 meters, while the chamber measures approximately 3.4 by 3.7 meters inside.
The tomb was constructed during the Middle Bronze Age as a burial place for members of Minoan society. Archaeological work in the 1980s uncovered multiple burials inside, along with ritual offerings and valuable objects.
The name refers to the ancient settlement of Phylaki that once occupied this region. Visitors can observe how Minoans built their burials into hillsides and vaulted them with massive stones.
The tomb sits near Phylaki village and can be reached on foot by following the road toward Kournas. A marked path then a dirt track lead uphill to reach the burial site.
The tomb contained rare ivory carvings depicting warriors and animals, along with gold jewelry pieces. These findings reveal the skilled craftsmanship and religious practices of the Minoan people.
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