Profitis Ilias

The central core of the palace is found in the center of the town of Archanes, 12km south from Heraklion City. One of the central entries was revealed in 1964 from G. Sakellaraki. Even if the group is found under the modern houses and consequently its total excavation is impossible, we already know a lot for the building.
The palace was built around 1900 BC, the period that all big palaces were built. The size should include the central core of the town. Except from its dimensions, other elements that justify the building to be characterized as a palace are architecture, the materials use and layout. The palace building of Archanes can be compared only with the palaces of Knossos and Faistos, in no case with those of Malion or Zakrou.


The entry in the central courtyard, a place with seats, the “throne room”, a circular reservoir, a file of Linear A Writing, a theatrical place, craft-based and laboratorial places have been excavated. The walls were adorned with murals. It was destroyed in 1450 BC.

The palace in [Toyrkogeitonia] is open for the visitors only during the summer months if a guide is available.
 
Text: www.archanes.gr