Prinias
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An Iron Age settlement on the Patela plateau north of the modern village of Prinias; its ancient name is uncertain. The site is notable for its occupation from the end of the Bronze Age through to the Archaic period, as well as for the monumental architecture and Orientalizing sculpture of its Buildings ('Temples') A and B.
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FAQ
Where is Prinias?
Prinias is located in Πρινιάς, Π.Ε. Ηρακλείου, Greece. Coordinates: 35.16901, 25.00658.
What kind of place is Prinias?
An Iron Age settlement on the Patela plateau north of the modern village of Prinias; its ancient name is uncertain. The site is notable for its occupation from the end of the Bronze Age through to the Archaic period, as well as for the monu
How do I get to Prinias?
You can navigate to Prinias via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 35.16901, 25.00658.
What was Prinias called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Ῥιζηνία”, attested in 1 ancient texts.
Nearby
- ⛪ Agios Panteleimonas Prinia 0.2 km
- ⛪ Agiou Georgiou Prinia Church 1.6 km
- 🍷 Douloufakis Crete 2.0 km
- 🌉 Beyrut Pasha Bridge, Avgeniki 3.0 km
- 🏰 Melissa fortress 2.8 km
- ⛪ Panagia Kardiotissa 3.3 km