Vathypetro

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Vathypetro is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan villa on Crete.

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[edit] Geography

The site is four kilometers south of Archanes.

[edit] Archaeology

Vathypetro was first excavated by Spyridon Marinatos.

[edit] Architectural Features

  • tripartite shrine
  • two courtyards
  • ceramic workshop
  • three-column stoa

[edit] Artifacts

  • wine press
  • olive press
  • kiln
  • gold earring

[edit] References

  • Sakellarakis, J. and E. 1983 Crete Archanes

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