The Site was discovered near Heraklion in Crete on a hilltop during construction work[1][2][3]
| Minoan Ceremonial Site | |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,800 square meters |
| Created | ~2000 BCE |
| Period/culture | Neolithic Period |
| Discovered | Heraklion |
| Present location | Heraklion, Crete, Greece |
| Culture | Minoan |
Discovery and findings
editArchaeologists in Crete have discovered a 4,000-year-old circular building near Heraklion[4], Crete, linked to the Minoan civilization.[5] The structure features eight concentric stone walls and spans 1,800 square meters.[6] Experts believe it was used for ceremonial purposes, supported by findings of animal bones and remnants of feasting.[7] The site was uncovered during the construction of a new airport, prompting debates about balancing cultural preservation and infrastructure development.[8] Authorities are now considering ways to protect this valuable archaeological site while proceeding with the airport project.[9][10]
References
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- ^ "4,000-year-old Greek hilltop site mystifies archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airport". AP News. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ published, Kristina Killgrove (2024-06-12). "Mysterious 4,000-year-old 'palace' with maze-like walls found on Greek island of Crete". livescience.com. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "'Extremely interesting': Archaeologists unearth mystery stone building on site of new Crete airport". Yahoo News. 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "Greece finds unique minoan hilltop complex near new crete airport news story".
- ^ Press, the Associated (2024-06-14). "Greek archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old stone building on hill earmarked for new airport". CNN. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Magazine, Smithsonian; Wizevich, Eli. "Discovery of 4,000-Year-Old Structure in Greece Stumps Archaeologists and Threatens Major Airport Construction". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Greek archaeologists discover mysterious 4000 year old building hill". Allsides.
- ^ "'Unique': Will archeological finding halt construction of new airport?". euronews. 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Greek archaeologists discover mysterious 4,000-year-old building on hill earmarked for new airport". Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "4,000-year-old Greek hilltop site mystifies archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airport". KNWA FOX24. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-11-10.