Kavousi Vronda, Archaeological site in Ierapetra Municipality, Greece
The Kavousi Vronda settlement consists of twenty houses situated on Thunder Hill at 427 meters above sea level, overlooking the Gulf of Mirabello.
The site reveals continuous human occupation from the Final Neolithic period through the Bronze Age, with major structures dating to the Late Minoan IIIC period.
Archaeological excavations uncovered tholos tombs, pottery deposits, and a temple dedicated to the Goddess with Upraised Arms, reflecting ancient Greek burial customs.
The Kavousi Project conducted extensive research between 1978 and 1992, documenting findings that are now displayed in regional museums across eastern Crete.
The settlement transformed from a residential area into a burial ground, featuring both inhumation and cremation practices during the Early Iron Age period.
Location: Ierapetra Municipality
GPS coordinates: 35.11002,25.85830
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:13
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