Interactive Digs
August 30, 2023
This year’s excavation of Archanes Palace is completed (Fig.1). At Space 36 and 37, a polythyron and most of the part of the Minoan Hall has been uncovered (Fig.2). At the west side of Space 37, a separator made of clay has also been found. These new finds, combined with the other constructions made of clay and the delicate entrances between the rooms (Fig.3), indicate the impressive architecture of this building. More micrographic vessels (Fig.4) have been found at the northeast side of Space 36 and fragments of wall painting with vivid colors of the Aegean Bronze Age style at Space 34.
September 5, 2024
The excavation of the Minoan palace at Archanes continued successfully this year.
August 30, 2023
This year's excavations at Archanes Palace are complete, and the final results are in!
August 16, 2023
The excavation of Archanes Palace continues to deeper layers, revealing the impressive architecture of the Minoans.
August 2, 2023
After many years, the Zominthos team has stared a new period of excavations at Archanes, Crete.
August 6, 2022
Finds this week included two exceptionally preserved seals made of semi precious stone.
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