The Minoan Villa of

Hamezi

Hamezi Minoan Mansion
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A very special Minoan farmhouse of elliptical (oval) shape has been identified at position Souvloto Mouri, near the village Chamezi in province Sitia. The farmhouse was excavated in 1902 by the archaeological team of Stephanos Xanthoudidis and its shape has been studied by archaeologists.

It is believed that the structure follows the shape of the hill and there was exterior wall for defensive purposes. It might was a domestic sanctuary, which later was extended with some cottages. The findings included several bronze objects, ax, chisel, clay figurines, clay altar, pots, utensils, etc.

At the Linares site, a Minoan tomb with bones and an ivory seal was found, while at position Fatsis a cluster of protogeometric tombs was found.

2 Hamezi Minoan Villa, Sitia, Crete (photo by erikpresos) (2) Hamezi Minoan Villa, Sitia, Crete (photo by erikpresos) Hemispherical vessel with representation of animals and geometrical shapes from position Fatsis, Postpalatial period, Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos Juglets of Hamezi type, Prepalatial period, Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos Z Bird shaped askoi found in Liopetro and Fatsis, Post palatial period, Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos

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Additional Info

  • Location: Lassithi Prefecture
  • Type: Ancient mansion
  • Peak Period: Minoan Era (3000 BC-1200 BC)
  • Accessibility: Paved road
Published in The Minoan Era (3000 BC - 1200 BC)
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