Guidebook for Archanes
Food Scene
Κρίταμον - Kritamon
78 PolitechniouGourmet Cretan cusine
Bakaliko Crete
Variety of Cretan Wines
Likastos Tavern
Platia Eleftheriou VenizelouTraditional food
Taverna Spitiko
Platia Eleftheriou VenizelouTraditional Food
Sightseeing
The name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete. The identification of Knossos with the Bronze Age site is supported by tradition and by the Roman coins that were scattered over the fields surrounding the pre-excavation site, then a large mound named Kephala Hill, elevation 85 m (279 ft) from current sea level. Many of them were inscribed with Knosion or Knos on the obverse and an image of a Minotaur or Labyrinth on the reverse, both symbols deriving from the myth of King Minos, supposed to have reigned from Knossos. The coins came from the Roman settlement of Colonia Julia Nobilis Cnossus, a Roman colony placed just to the north of, and politically including, Kephala. The Romans believed they had colonized Knossos. After excavation, the discovery of the Linear B tablets, and the decipherment of Linear B by Michael Ventris, the identification was confirmed by the reference to an administrative center,
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Knossos
The name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete. The identification of Knossos with the Bronze Age site is supported by tradition and by the Roman coins that were scattered over the fields surrounding the pre-excavation site, then a large mound named Kephala Hill, elevation 85 m (279 ft) from current sea level. Many of them were inscribed with Knosion or Knos on the obverse and an image of a Minotaur or Labyrinth on the reverse, both symbols deriving from the myth of King Minos, supposed to have reigned from Knossos. The coins came from the Roman settlement of Colonia Julia Nobilis Cnossus, a Roman colony placed just to the north of, and politically including, Kephala. The Romans believed they had colonized Knossos. After excavation, the discovery of the Linear B tablets, and the decipherment of Linear B by Michael Ventris, the identification was confirmed by the reference to an administrative center,
Northwest of Archanes, is the small hill Fourni.
Fourni is the location where a Minoan cemetery was discovered, one of the most important areas, not only of Arhanes, and the whole of Crete. With the excavations of recent years revealed so far 26 buildings, most grave, among which five vaulted tombs, and others were religious and secular use.
The very long period of use of the cemetery for more than fifteen hundred years (2800-1200 BC), the number and variety in a single room, burial buildings of all architectural types, within which were hundreds of burials, the richness and variety of offerings, making the fusing.
Aptly then, it was named "the most important cemetery of Crete" and "one of the greatest of Cretomycenaean world."
The Minoan cemetery established in the southern part of the hill, at the top and on the east side, and even survives a wide path leading from Kato Archanes Fourni.
Access to Fourni is today from this ancient path. West of the cemetery hilltop, found traces of the cemetery quarry. The quarry Fourni is the only quarry that served a cemetery.
Fourni
Northwest of Archanes, is the small hill Fourni.
Fourni is the location where a Minoan cemetery was discovered, one of the most important areas, not only of Arhanes, and the whole of Crete. With the excavations of recent years revealed so far 26 buildings, most grave, among which five vaulted tombs, and others were religious and secular use.
The very long period of use of the cemetery for more than fifteen hundred years (2800-1200 BC), the number and variety in a single room, burial buildings of all architectural types, within which were hundreds of burials, the richness and variety of offerings, making the fusing.
Aptly then, it was named "the most important cemetery of Crete" and "one of the greatest of Cretomycenaean world."
The Minoan cemetery established in the southern part of the hill, at the top and on the east side, and even survives a wide path leading from Kato Archanes Fourni.
Access to Fourni is today from this ancient path. West of the cemetery hilltop, found traces of the cemetery quarry. The quarry Fourni is the only quarry that served a cemetery.
Vathypetro, south of the town of Iraklion, lies in the inland of Crete. In an area where wine is produced now and in Minoan times. It is not a surprise, that archeologists found here a welpreserved winery. It gives a good idea, how the wine was made in those days.Many of the things found are still lying in their original place. (in situ) The wine press in one of the villa's is well preserved. And it looks if it has been used a few days ago
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Vathypetro
Vathypetro, south of the town of Iraklion, lies in the inland of Crete. In an area where wine is produced now and in Minoan times. It is not a surprise, that archeologists found here a welpreserved winery. It gives a good idea, how the wine was made in those days.Many of the things found are still lying in their original place. (in situ) The wine press in one of the villa's is well preserved. And it looks if it has been used a few days ago
Parks & Nature
Giouchtas – Archanes
You don’t have to go far to get close to nature. The 'anthropomorphic’ mountain of Giouchtas is near to Heraklion and has an easy ascent. The views are endless and it is rich in wild life and nature. Put on your walking shoes and go!
The Holy mountain of Giouchtas is the first thing you see once you reach the port of Heraklion. It looks like a leaning male head. Giouchtas is rich in ancient myths and according to legend it is the home of Zeus’ tomb. The ascent is relatively easy and short so it shouldn’t take very long to reach the top. The mountain path starts at Archanes and elevates through pine trees and cypresses, rocks and brush woods.
You’ll smell the aroma of oregano, thyme and sage. The view from the top certainly compensates for any slight loss of breath! There is a platform with a 360 degrees view called ‘tetraklitos’ Jesus. With a bit of luck you’ll see the vultures, eagles and falcons that nest here and proudly fly around. Beneath there are vineyards, fields and olive trees that form a colorful mosaic that reaches as far as Heraklion and the sea.
After a well deserved rest take the path that leads to the Minoan archaeological site (and to the ruins of the not so old TV station). You will pass through a small botanical garden where all the plants are labelled before reaching the top where there was once an ancient Minoan sanctuary. Wave to Zeus as you make the descent and breathe the fresh, clean air. Once you reach Archanes why not sip a local raki as a reward for your efforts!
Source: www.cretazin.com
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Mount Juktas
Giouchtas – Archanes
You don’t have to go far to get close to nature. The 'anthropomorphic’ mountain of Giouchtas is near to Heraklion and has an easy ascent. The views are endless and it is rich in wild life and nature. Put on your walking shoes and go!
The Holy mountain of Giouchtas is the first thing you see once you reach the port of Heraklion. It looks like a leaning male head. Giouchtas is rich in ancient myths and according to legend it is the home of Zeus’ tomb. The ascent is relatively easy and short so it shouldn’t take very long to reach the top. The mountain path starts at Archanes and elevates through pine trees and cypresses, rocks and brush woods.
You’ll smell the aroma of oregano, thyme and sage. The view from the top certainly compensates for any slight loss of breath! There is a platform with a 360 degrees view called ‘tetraklitos’ Jesus. With a bit of luck you’ll see the vultures, eagles and falcons that nest here and proudly fly around. Beneath there are vineyards, fields and olive trees that form a colorful mosaic that reaches as far as Heraklion and the sea.
After a well deserved rest take the path that leads to the Minoan archaeological site (and to the ruins of the not so old TV station). You will pass through a small botanical garden where all the plants are labelled before reaching the top where there was once an ancient Minoan sanctuary. Wave to Zeus as you make the descent and breathe the fresh, clean air. Once you reach Archanes why not sip a local raki as a reward for your efforts!
Source: www.cretazin.com
Arts & Culture
Choudetsi
Houdetsi Festival