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Vaulted Tomb in Stylos

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In the westernmost part of Azoires Hill, situated to the south of Aptera and east of the provincial road leading to the modern village of Stylos, Apokoronas, you can find a vaulted tomb.

According to the Ministry of Culture,  following the recommendation of a private individual, the tomb was excavated in 1961 by N Platonas and K Davaras. This monumental vaulted tomb belonged to a local ruler of the area, featuring a circular stone-built chamber and an extensive constructed road.

The tomb opened to the public in 1970 when K Davaras explored its 20.80-metre-long stone road, and the surviving part of the entrance barrier was removed.


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