Archaeological Site of Rokka
ABOUT
Rokka is a semi-mountainous village in the Kissamos region of western Crete, perched at 210 metres on the slope of a dramatic rock that dominates the landscape.
On the southern side of this rock lie the ruins of an ancient settlement that once stretched across the hillside down to where the village stands today. Beneath modern homes, archaeologists have uncovered traces of Hellenistic houses from the 4th century BC.
Ancient Rokka wasn’t an independent Cretan city-state. It’s believed to have been under the administration of powerful nearby Polyrinia. It was part of the "Koinon of the Modaians," with Rokka as its capital and Nopigia serving as its port.
Most of the archaeological finds are on display at the Kissamos Archaeological Museum.
The tip of Local!
Every summer, the villages of Rokka and Kera host the “Giortes Rokkas” (Rokka Festival). It’s a one-of-a-kind cultural event that transforms the entire area into an open-air art stage. An unforgettable experience, especially when theatre, music, and history come alive under the stars.
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