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Archaeological site of Petras, Sitia

ABOUT

On the small hill known today as Petras stood the ancient city of Itis or Itida, homeland of Myson, a philosopher who is often counted among the seven sages of antiquity.

Constant archaeological research in this area reveals new evidence, indicating a large and long-term settlement based on the extent of the ruins

The most important monuments and architectural ensembles of the archaeological site of Petras are:  

-The city occupied the entire hill and featured a central building.


- Two fully excavated houses have been dated to the Neopalatial period (1600-1450 BC). 

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