Phourni

#157 among destinations in Greece

Cemetery, Historical place

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Phourni is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan cemetery in Crete, established in 2400 BC and lasted until 1200 BC. Phourni is Greek for "furnace, oven" and the name of the hill on which the cemetery is located. Phourni is located at 70100 Epano Archanes, Heraklion, Greece—located on a hill in north-central Crete. Phourni can be seen from Mount Juktas. It is a small hill situated northwest of Archanes, between Archanes and Kato Archanes. Phourni is reachable from a signed scenic path that starts at Archanes. It was crucial for Minoan burials as many successful ones happened at this site. The burials consistently and proactively engaged the community of the Minoans. The largest cemetery in the Archanes area was discovered in 1957 and excavated for 25 years by Yiannis Sakellarakis, beginning in 1965. The 6600 sq m cemetery includes 26 funerary buildings of varying shapes and sizes. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°14'42"N, 25°9'31"E

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Nearby attractions include: Knossos, Knossos, Watercity, University of Crete.

3.7 miN
Palace
Knossos, Heraklion
94 min walk • Knossos, nestled in the bustling city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece, is a testament to the grandeur of ancient Minoan civilization. This archaeological marvel is most famous for the legendary Palace of Knossos, which is believed to be the labyrinthine...
3.7 miN
Palace
Knossos, Heraklion
94 min walk • Knossos, an ancient historical landmark nestled in the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece, is a testament to the grandeur of Minoan civilization. This archaeological site, the largest Bronze Age settlement on Crete, was once the ceremonial and political...
6.9 miNE
Water park, Amusement park, Swimming
Watercity
176 min walk • Nestled in the sunny landscape of Crete, Greece, Watercity Waterpark stands as an oasis of aquatic thrills and relaxation for visitors of all ages. Known for its extensive range of slides, pools, and activities, this water park is a must-visit destination for families...
6.1 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Crete, Heraklion
155 min walk • The University of Crete is a multi-disciplinary, research-oriented institution in Crete, Greece, located in the cities of Rethymno and Heraklion, and one of the country's most academically acclaimed and reputable universities.
1.1 miNW
Temple
Anemospilia
28 min walk • Anemospilia is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan temple on Crete.
3 miE
Exhibits devoted to the renowned author
Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
76 min walk • The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is a museum in Myrtia village in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete, in Greece.
5.3 miE
Monastery
Agarathos Monastery
135 min walk • Agarathos Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery situated near the village of Sgourokefali of the Heraklion regional unit in central Crete, Greece.
1.3 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Mount Juktas
34 min walk • A mountain in north-central Crete, Mount Juktas, also spelled Iuktas, Iouktas, or Ioukhtas, was an important religious site for the Minoan civilization.
4.7 miE
Locality
Episkopi
120 min walk • Episkopi is a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 45.500 km². Population 2,291.
6.9 miSE
Museum, Palace
Galatas Palace
177 min walk • The Galatas Palace is a Minoan site on Crete discovered in the early 1990s. Built on a much older settlement, the “palace” was constructed in the early Neopalatial Period, sometime after 1700 B.C.E. The palatial center was destroyed by an earthquake and abandoned later in the postpalatial period, or around 1500 B.C.E.
5.8 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
TEI Indoor Sports Hall, Heraklion
149 min walk • TEI Indoor Sports Hall, or Indoor Sports Hall Markos Karanastasis, is an indoor arena that is located in the city of Heraklion, on the island of Crete, in Greece. It is located at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete. The arena is mainly used to host basketball games.