Makrygialos
Makrygialos (Μακρυγιαλός) is a modern town on the south coast of
Crete,
Greece, part of the
Lasithi Prefecture, and the municipality
Makrys Gialos. Makrygialos features the archaeological site of an ancient
Minoan country house.
The long sandy beaches of the area around Makrygialos have attracted visitors for many years. This small community welcomes tourists who enjoy a quieter holiday. It is a two hour drive from the airport at
Heraklion, although flights are also available to
Sitia from
Athens.
The site was first excavated in 1973 and 1977 by Costas Davaras.
Makrygialos was in use during
Late Minoan IB, and evidence indicates that it may have been used exclusively during this period.
The building has a central court on the north-south axis. The area of the court is 6m x 12.5m, which is exactly four times smaller than the courts of the Minoan palaces at
Phaistos,
Malia,
Knossos and
Zakros.
* Swindale, Ian http://www.uk.digiserve.com/mentor/minoan/makriyialos.htm Retrieved 4 February 2006
* http://www.uk.digiserve.com/mentor/minoan/makriyialos.htm
