Acharna
Ἀχάρνα | |
Acharna Shown within Greece | |
| Location | Archanes, Crete, Greece |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35°14′11″N 25°09′36″E / 35.23639°N 25.16000°E |
| Type | Town |
| History | |
| Periods | Archaic to Classical Greece (ca. 550–330 BC)[1] |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Public access | Yes |
Acharna or Akharna (Ancient Greek: Ἀχάρνα) was a town of ancient Crete,[2] located near the necropolis of Fourni,[3] identified in the modern town of Archanes (Modern Greek: Αρχάνες) in central Crete.[4][5] The town is attested in sources from approximately 550 to 330 BC, corresponding to the Archaic and Classical periods of Greek history.[5][6]
It's associated with Minoan palatial and sanctuary structures. The site is significant for its Minoan inscriptions, including hieroglyphic seals and the presence of sacred objects.[3]
References
- ^ "Acharna". Pleiades. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
Geographic names: Acharna (550 BC - 330 BC)
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
- ^ a b Lejeune, Michel (1973). "Le sens des cachets et des scellés crétois". Revue des Études Grecques. 32: 437.
- ^ Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.
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- ^ "Acharna". Pleiades. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
Geographic names: Acharna (550 BC - 330 BC)