Prassa

Prassa is an archaeological site near Heraklion containing two Minoan houses with multiple rooms and evidence of ancient storage facilities. The structures reach up to three meters in height and display identifiable rooms, niches, and architectural elements from different construction phases.

Excavations began in 1939 and revealed structures from the Middle Minoan I through Late Minoan IA periods. World War II interrupted the work and affected the study of this settlement.

The recovered pottery with painted designs, stone tools, and wall painting pieces show how skilled Minoan craftspeople were in their daily work. These objects reveal the practical and artistic life of the settlement's inhabitants.

The site sits in open countryside and the layout is generally accessible, with preserved walls and varying heights helping with orientation. Sturdy footwear is important as the ground is uneven and remains are scattered across the surface.

Room B displays specialized architectural features including a stone-built niche and a shrine-like structure. These features suggest the space served religious or ceremonial purposes for the Minoan community.