Minoan findings at Malevizi

The new archaeological find, according to the Malevizi municipality comprises a medium sized mass grave containing clay sarcophagi, vases and many other findings. After the discovery, the competent archaeological service was contacted in order to carry out the excavation for the protection of the findings. The archeologists are being assisted by the services of the Malevizi municipality which provided antiquities guards and the necessary infrastructure, the archaeologists made a short rescue excavation, which yielded very rich findings.

In particular, they salvaged two great clay sarcophagi, several pots accompanying the tombs and many other smaller items. After a few days, of intensive research, the excavation was completed and ancient objects were transferred to the laboratories of the competent Ephorate for conservation and study while the work of the municipality, will continue.