Minoan Villa in the Village of Achladia

In the village of Achladia in the Municipality of Sitia, archaeologists have discovered a Minoan villa.

According to Wikipedia, in 1952, N Platon conducted a small trial excavation at the site called Riza, where a sturdy ancient wall was already visible. During the excavation, the outer walls of a house made of large hewn stones emerged.

In 1959, he continued the excavation and fully exposed the building, revealing it to be a highly significant agricultural villa from the Minoan era. Dating back to 1600-1550 BC, the villa had a lifespan of approximately half a century and was probably destroyed by an earthquake.

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