Stylos Tholos Tomb | Mycenaean Stone Technology in Ancient Crete | Megalithomania

Excavated in 1961, the only fully formed 'Tholos tomb' in Crete is an amazing sight to behold. It's similar to those at Mycenae in Greece, and the only complete one on the Island of Crete, once known as Megalonissos (The Great Island). It is located south east of Chania in an olive grove, with a key on a string to let yourself in! The general area dates back to 3000 BC with the tomb being constructed not long after 1500 BC. The diameter of the tomb is 4.30 metres and its internal height is 4.80 metres. The entrance to the tomb itself stands 2.30 metres high. As a result of looting of the tomb, only fragments of vessels were found, most of which are of exceptional quality and originate in the renowned Late Minoan workshop at Kydonia (Chania). After the Minoan period the tomb was used as a place of worship. Inside the relieving triangle cups from the archaic period were found. Similar vessels were found in the dromos as well as in disturbed layers inside the wall of the tholos chamber. Includes exclusive aerial footage.

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