Franchthi entrance 1997

Prehistoric Greece

  • Minoan Megaron House at Nirou Chani

    Minoan Megaron House at Nirou Chani
    http://www.travel-to-crete.com/page.php?page_id=170
    Remains of megaron house of Minoan priest. These stacked stone houses consisted on one large room with a porch before the entrance. The earliest date from about 5700 BCE.
  • Prehistoric Greek Hand Axe found on Crete

    Prehistoric Greek Hand Axe found on Crete
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    This prehistoric hand axe was found on the island of Crete. Its origin is on the mainland of Greece. This is evidence of ancient seafaring by the prehistoric residents of Greece.
  • Franchthi Cave

    Franchthi Cave
    http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5721355
    Neolithic Burials found at Franchthi Cave dated to 7250 BCE. Many prehistoric objects have been found at this site.