Having read up a bit about first it was great to walk around the old pathwys knowing people walked there 3500 years ago. They have not excavated even half of the site. Interested in history visit the archealogical sites of Crete
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Gournia
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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Ranked #5 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
5 Reviews Description: An ancient town dating back over 3,500 years, excavated and restored to show visitors how common people lived in ancient Greece.
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I actually enjoyed this more than Knossos, totally different vibe, very relaxed and quiet and you get a real feeling of how people used to live. We wandered about for an hour or more and sat in the sun soaking it all up. There are also further archaeological digs going on there, which makes for interesting viewing!!
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We went to Crete in June 2011 and had a rental car on our holiday which meant we could criss cross the country side. While driving around we passed Gournia and stopped to have a look. It is on the main road between Agia Nikolaos and Sitia (Near Pahia Ammos).
What a find! It is so much better than Knossos...
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The site is well labelled, and it is easy to walk up the narrow streets and imagine everyday life here, from the potters making large pots to the silversmiths working. It dates back 3000 years, but unlike many Minoan towns, was resettled by the Myceneans after fires which destroyed it at some stage, maybe a result of the volcanic explosion...
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