TARRA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE | Chania | Crete | Golden Greece
TARRA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE | Chania | Crete | Golden Greece
TARRA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE | Chania | Crete | Golden Greece
TARRA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE | Chania | Crete | Golden Greece
TARRA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE | Chania | Crete | Golden Greece
TARRA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE | Chania | Crete | Golden Greece
TARRA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE | Chania | Crete | Golden Greece

Chania

TARRA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE


On the shores of the Libyan sea, at the exit of the gorge of Samaria. Strong fortification, sanctuary of Apollo Tarraeus and cemetery. Classic settlement also in today's Pano Agia Roumeli. Outdoor sanctuary of Archaic to Late Roman times in the gorge of Samaria. On the site of the Church of the Theotokos, a large three-aisled early Christian basilica, where the walls are preserved at a height of 3 m. Mosaic floors are preserved. Sculptures from an ancient temple in second use.

Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou