Palace of Petras, Archaeological site near Sitia, Crete
The central palatial building spans 2800 square meters across two terraces on a hilltop, featuring a retaining wall with a tower-like structure.
Excavations started in 1985 by archaeologist Metaxia Tsipopoulou revealed settlements dating from 2600 BCE until their destruction in 1450 BCE.
The site contains three Linear A tablets and a hieroglyphic archive, providing evidence of advanced administrative systems in Minoan civilization.
Located one kilometer from Sitia, the archaeological site requires advance contact through email or phone for visiting arrangements.
The excavated House 2 transformed from a reception hall with a central column into a workshop for wool processing and dyeing.
Location: Sitia Municipality
GPS coordinates: 35.19736,26.11492
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:25
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