The Minoan town of Palekastro is located at the north-eastern tip of Crete, within walking distance of the modern settlement of Palekastro.

It was founded in the early Minoan period (3000BC) and flourished in the Late Minoan period (1300-1200BC). The settlement occupied an area of 50.000m2 and was divided by a road network into nine densely populated districts.

The houses were oriented towards the main street and had interesting facades. They were built with limestones and bricks and had exterior walls made with large stones.

Each of the districts had small and large residences. Notable is the large two-floored house with a pillared courtyard, a large hall with a vestibule, cooking and storage areas, a cistern, a bath, and a sanctuary. The city had also an olive press and a grape press.

Northeast of the town there is a sanctuary dedicated to Zeus Dikteos bearing traces of worship from the Geometric to the Roman era.

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