Gournia

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Description

This image looks down upon the ruins of an ancient site (Gournia) nestled in what appears to be a valley surrounded by mountains, as there is a high vantage point of the photographer.

Place name

Gourniá (deserted settlement)

Subject

Archaeological Site
Landscape

Notes

This photograph is of the Gournia palace and town, which were excavated by Harriet Boyd beginning in 1901. The palace itself faces the Bay of Mirabello and has a large public court within it.

Date photographed

July 1975

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sackett_034.jpg

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