Αρχαιολογική τοποθεσία

Type: Necropolis
Geographical area: Crete → Chania → SW coast of Crete

Chronological Period: From LG to EA
Date: From 7th c. BC, 1st half to 7th c. BC, 2nd half, 4th quarter.
Overall Phases of Use: From LG to Rom

Minimum Total Number of Burials: 4, of which
adults: unknown
subadults: unknown
children: unknown

Contributors: A. Kotsonas

The site lies on the S end of the Samaria gorge and the burials were actually dug in the beach sand. The necropolis begins in the 7th c., but mostly dates from the 6th onwards.

Records

  • 1970-: Rescue Excavation by Y. Tzedakis (Greek Archaeological Service)

References: Primary

  • Tzanakaki, K., 2013. Αγία Ρούμελη 1970 (Τάρρα). Οι αρχαϊκές ταφές, in W.-D. Niemeier, O. Pilz & I. Kaiser (eds.), Kreta in der geometrischen und archaischen Zeit, Munich: 201–220

References: Secondary

Written Sources

  • None

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