Apodoulou () is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan mansion or ceremonial building.

Geography

Apodoulou overlooks the Libyan Sea.

Apodoulou

Altitude: 450m above sea level

Archaeology

Apodoulou was first excavated by Spyridon Marinatos in 1934.

Apodoulou

The area was inhabited from Late Neolithic times to the Late Minoan period, and the building was in use in the Middle Minoan III period. The site has yielded Linear A inscriptions on a basin and fragments of a stone cylindrical jar, as well as a small golden axe.

Apodoulou

400m north of Apodoulou is a Late Minoan vaulted tomb. Four sarcophagus were found here and are on exhibit at the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno.

References

Swindale, Ian http://www.minoancrete.com/apodoulou.htm Retrieved 31 January 2006

Municipality of Agia Galini http://www.interkriti.org/visits/agalini/apodoul.htm Retrieved 31 January 2006

External links

http://www.minoancrete.com/apodoulou.htm

Populated places in Rethymno (regional unit) Amari (municipality) Minoan sites in Crete Ancient houses in Greece