Vathypetro


Minoan wine press c. 1580 BC

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Vathypetro is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan villa on Crete.


Geography

The site is four kilometers south of Archanes.

Archaeology

Vathypetro was first excavated by Spyridon Marinatos.

Architectural Features

  • tripartite shrine
  • two courtyards
  • ceramic workshop
  • three-column stoa

Artefacts

  • wine press
  • olive press
  • kiln
  • gold earring

Reference

Sakellarakis, J. and E. 1983 Crete Archanes

Minoan Crete Map

Vathypetro

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