Cretan History

Arcadia

Ancient Arcadia (Afrati)
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Ancient Arcadia or Arcades was a town that is believed to have been built near the village Afrati. Archaeological excavations carried in 1924 unearthed ancient houses and a necropolis of the 7th-9th centuries BC with vaulted tombs. The city had strong alliances in the 2nd BC century. It minted its own currency, many coins of which were found at the site. The coins depict the head of Jupiter on one side and the head of Athena and the inscription ΑΡΚΑΔΩΝ on the other.

Of particular interest is the finding in Arcadia of a palm-shaped capital of the 7th century BC. imitating Egyptian pillars and being so far the only one found in Crete.

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 Archaeological Museum of Heraklion - Base of small copper statue dedicated to Artemis Archaeological Museum of Heraklion - Depiction on vase from Arkadia Archaeological Museum of Heraklion- Funerary jewellery from Kounavi, Lyttos, Arkades, Vrachasi, Rotasi 10-6th BC century Archaeological Museum of Heraklion- Pottery from Arcades cemetery, coming from a local workshop influenced by Attica and the East (such as decorative patterns in white) Archaeological Museum of Heraklion- Pottery from Arcades, Knossos and more places Archaeological Museum of Heraklion- Small altar with relief floral decoration - 1st - 2nd AD century Archaeological Museum of Heraklion- Small bronze tripod stands and bowls from Knossos and Arkades 9-8th century BC

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Additional Info

  • Location: Heraklion Prefecture
  • Type: Ancient City
  • Peak Period: Classical & Hellenistic Age (800 BC - 69 BC)
  • Accessibility: Dirt track
Published in Classical and Greco-Roman Era (800 BC- 395 AD)
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