Minoan Palace of Kato Zakro
📷 Vladimír Držík · Public domain
The palace of Kato Zakros, on Crete's remote eastern tip, was the fourth-largest Minoan palatial centre and served as a key trading post with Egypt, Cyprus and the Near East. It was destroyed abruptly around 1450 BCE, likely connected to the Thera volcanic eruption, but — unusually — was never looted or reoccupied afterwards, which left valuable finds almost untouched, including bronze ingots, elephant tusks, and rock crystal vessels. In 2025, Zakros was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with five other Minoan palatial centres.
Hours: 08:00-18:45
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Where is Minoan Palace of Kato Zakro?
Minoan Palace of Kato Zakro is located in Κάτω Ζάκρος, Π.Ε. Λασιθίου, Greece. Coordinates: 35.09791, 26.26085.
What kind of place is Minoan Palace of Kato Zakro?
The palace of Kato Zakros, on Crete's remote eastern tip, was the fourth-largest Minoan palatial centre and served as a key trading post with Egypt, Cyprus and the Near East. It was destroyed abruptly around 1450 BCE, likely connected to th
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You can navigate to Minoan Palace of Kato Zakro via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 35.09791, 26.26085.
What are the opening hours of Minoan Palace of Kato Zakro?
08:00-18:45
What was Minoan Palace of Kato Zakro called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Ζάκρος”.
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