Ἀχάρνα | |
  Shown within Greece | |
| Location | Archanes,Crete, Greece |
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| Coordinates | 35°14′11″N25°09′36″E / 35.23639°N 25.16000°E /35.23639; 25.16000 |
| Type | Town |
| History | |
| Periods | Archaic to Classical Greece (ca. 550–330 BC)[1] |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Public access | Yes |
Acharna orAkharna (Ancient Greek:Ἀχάρνα) was a town ofancient Crete,[2] located near the necropolis of Fourni,[3] identified in the modern town ofArchanes (Modern Greek:Αρχάνες) in central Crete.[4][5] The town is attested in sources from approximately 550 to 330 BC, corresponding to theArchaic andClassical periods of Greek history.[5][6]
It's associated with Minonian palatial and sanctuary structures. The site is significant for its Minoan inscriptures, including hieroglyphical seals and the presence of sacred objects.[3]
Geographic names: Acharna (550 BC - 330 BC)
Geographic names: Acharna (550 BC - 330 BC)
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