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Archaeological Site of Gortys
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Archaeological Site of Gortys

Archaeological SitesHeraklion City
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Heraklion City, Heraklion, Crete

AreaHeraklion City
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TypeArchaeological Sites
PriceFree to visit

Overview

Ancient Gortys, one of the most important cities of ancient Crete, invites us on a journey through time. Spread over an area of about 4,000 acres, this city flourished for centuries, leaving behind a rich archaeological landscape.The history of Gortys begins in Neolithic times and extends throughout antiquity. The city reached the peak of its power during the Hellenistic period, when it became one of the most important cities of Crete.

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