Gortyn
The Roman capital of Creta et Cyrenaica province, then Creta, and later seat of the Archbishop of Crete, Gortyna was a thriving community from the Geometric period to the Middle Byzantine period. The first traces of urban settlement date from the Archaic period. The ancient Greek law code known as the "Gortyn Code" was discovered there in 1884.
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FAQ
Where is Gortyn?
Gortyn is located in (πρώην) Ρωμαιοκαθολική Επισκοπή Γόρτυνος, Π.Ε. Ηρακλείου, Greece. Coordinates: 35.06100, 24.94897.
What kind of place is Gortyn?
The Roman capital of Creta et Cyrenaica province, then Creta, and later seat of the Archbishop of Crete, Gortyna was a thriving community from the Geometric period to the Middle Byzantine period. The first traces of urban settlement date fr
How do I get to Gortyn?
You can navigate to Gortyn via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 35.06100, 24.94897.
What was Gortyn called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Γόρτυν”, attested in 90 ancient texts.
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- 🎭 Viewpoint — (fomer) Roman Catholic Diocese of Gortyn 0.3 km
- 🏛️ Praitorio 0.3 km
- 🏛️ Sanctuary of Egyptian Deities 0.3 km