The ancient city of Poikilassos (or Poikilasion) is located in western Crete at the location of Voukelassi and near the Trypitis gorge. It flourished until the Hellenistic years and was abandoned during the Roman period. It was a port of the Doric city of Elyros. Ptolemy gave it the name "Poikilasion". He is also mentioned in the archives of the Marcian Library (code 918) as Pecilasio overo Pescalio. It participated in the 3rd century BC in the federation of mountain cities, the so-called Common of the Mountains, together with the cities of Lissos, Tarra, Syia, Hyrtakina and Elyros. The members of this federation maintained their independence but followed a common policy. The archaeological dig brought to light a number of inscriptions related to a sanctuary dedicated to the Egyptian god Serapis. A series of carved tombs were discovered in the rocky area.
Editor: Niki Kalopaidis