Interactive Digs
July 25, 2022
Space 61A, Space 73, Space 74
The excavation continues to the western side of Zominthos Palace. Space 61A (Fig.1) is rich in vessels and pottery sherds. The investigation is also focused at the area below the limestone slabs (that are now removed) of the supposed wall, that divided Space 61 and Space 61A, where lots of pottery sherds and some intact cups have been found (Fig.2). The investigation at Space 73 and 74 is almost completed (Fig.3).
Northern part of the North Court
The excavation of the North court began last season. This season the investigation is focused on the northern part of the North Court (Fig.4), east of Space 72. So far, a great amount of pottery sherds and some small sea pebbles have been collected and part of the drain has been uncovered.
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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