Zakros is a Minoan archaeological site on the eastern coast of Crete in Lasithi, Greece. It is regarded as one of the six Minoan palaces, and its protected harbor and strategic location made it an important commercial hub for trade to the east.
The town was dominated by the Palace of Zakro, originally built around 1900 BC, rebuilt around 1600 BC, and destroyed around 1450 BC along with the other major centers of Minoan civilization. Extensive ruins of the palace remain, and are a popular tourist destination.
Zakros is sometimes divided into Epano Zakros, the portion higher up on the hillside, and Kato Zakros, the part near the sea. A Minoan villa was discovered on the road from Epano Zakos near the gorge.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakros
landingPages.LANDING_PAGE.DETAIL.ADDRESS Κάτω Ζάκρος 72300, Greece
landingPages.LANDING_PAGE.DETAIL.COORDINATES 35°5'52.457" N 26°15'38.931" E
