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At the sea coast of Kato Gouves, 15 kilometres east of Heraklion city, a large settlement of the Late Minoan period has been partly excavated by the archaeologist D. Vallianos. The settlement is divided into three building complexes crossed by a road which lies vertically to the sea.
It also consists of open spaces covering an area of 4 hectares. Archaeological evidence, gathered from the relics and other objects found on the site, shows that this place was the neighbourhood of potters; their houses, those of the traders and their workshops were all standing here.
The two building complexes (complex A and B) on the south part of the excavated area, remnants of which lie in a small mound, comprising one building each with many rooms opening up to a big central yard. Complex C, on the northern part of the settlement, contains three buildings, which also have many rooms, opening up to a central area with benches and a fire place.
Between the building complexes there are open common spaces and workshop installations as well as clay tubes that were used to transport the waste to the sea.
At the edge of the building complexes there are pottery workshops. The discovery of nine kilns, as well as clay workshops and clay wheels, the discovery of a complete pottery workshop with all the tools used during Minoan times for making pottery, confirm beyond any doubt that Gouves was indeed one important crafts centre the biggest known so far in the prehistoric Eastern Mediterranean zone.
It is very possible that pottery that was made here was sent for consumption not only in Crete but in other regions also contributing to the creation and expansion of the so called common Mycenaean pottery.
Pottery production comprised all sorts of pottery forms of the Late Minoan period such as amphora, cups, figurines, cooking ware and clay tubes.
It also consists of open spaces covering an area of 4 hectares. Archaeological evidence, gathered from the relics and other objects found on the site, shows that this place was the neighbourhood of potters; their houses, those of the traders and their workshops were all standing here.
The two building complexes (complex A and B) on the south part of the excavated area, remnants of which lie in a small mound, comprising one building each with many rooms opening up to a big central yard. Complex C, on the northern part of the settlement, contains three buildings, which also have many rooms, opening up to a central area with benches and a fire place.
Between the building complexes there are open common spaces and workshop installations as well as clay tubes that were used to transport the waste to the sea.
At the edge of the building complexes there are pottery workshops. The discovery of nine kilns, as well as clay workshops and clay wheels, the discovery of a complete pottery workshop with all the tools used during Minoan times for making pottery, confirm beyond any doubt that Gouves was indeed one important crafts centre the biggest known so far in the prehistoric Eastern Mediterranean zone.
It is very possible that pottery that was made here was sent for consumption not only in Crete but in other regions also contributing to the creation and expansion of the so called common Mycenaean pottery.
Pottery production comprised all sorts of pottery forms of the Late Minoan period such as amphora, cups, figurines, cooking ware and clay tubes.
In the western part of the beach of "Analipsi" there is the river mouth of "Aposelemis". The river of "Aposelemis" is a natural border dividing the Municipality of Hersonissos and the Municipality of Gouves.
In its delta there is an important wetland, integrated in the National Center of Biotopes and Wetlands. The distance from Heraklion City. is 19km
In its delta there is an important wetland, integrated in the National Center of Biotopes and Wetlands. The distance from Heraklion City. is 19km
The spectacular sandy beach in front of the village Kato Gouves, in the Heraklion region, is a popular choice for the visitor who demands a fully organised beach. Offering many activity opportunities such as wind surfing, water skiing, jet skis, banana rings, parasailing and pedalos it is the perfect choice for water sport fans. It also has scuba diving centre! Sunbeds and umbrellas allow you to stretch out and soak up the sun after energetic activities. It has been awarded by the EU Blue Flag for its clean golden sand, its crystalline shallow waters and the facilities it offers.The nearest village is Gouves. The distance from Heraklion City. is 18km
The wetland of Aposelemis is found in the eastern side of Kato Gouves settlement between Analipsi village at east and Gouves to west and by a distance of 19 km from Heraklion town.
It is shaped by the estuaries of the Aposelemis river, which starts its flow from the plateau of Lasithi and meets the sea at Kato Gouves
. It covers a total extent of about 80 acres, forming a rare biotope, unique of its kind, that hosts numerous birds. The estuaries of the river overflow with winter rains (end October up to early April). At the end of the rainy season, the water in the estuaries is evaporated leaving small lakes. The region has been impressed in a scale 1:500 and has been characterized by the Address of Forests of Heraklion as a wildlife reserve. It is reached by a dirt road, from Gouves and from Analipsi, allowing easy access to visitors.At the end you can see the
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