Kavousi Kastro, Archaeological site from Bronze Age on hilltop near Kavousi, Greece.
The settlement stands at 713 meters above sea level on a steep peak, offering views across the Gulf of Mirabello and Ierapetra Isthmus.
Excavations at the site, which began in 1900 by archaeologist Harriet Boyd, revealed continuous habitation from the 12th to 7th centuries BCE.
The architectural remains and artifacts discovered at Kavousi Kastro demonstrate the transition from Late Minoan to Early Iron Age settlement patterns.
Visitors reach the archaeological site via a dirt road and hiking trail from the village of Kavousi, with no entrance fee required.
The settlement contains multiple house complexes arranged on terraces, providing insights into domestic life during the Greek Dark Ages.
Location: Ierapetra Municipality
GPS coordinates: 35.11108,25.86789
Latest update: March 21, 2025 06:25
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