Kommos (Crete)

Kommos
Κομμός
Archaeological site of Kommos
Archaeological site of Kommos
Kommos is on the southern coast of central Crete
Kommos is on the southern coast of central Crete
Kommos
Kommos is on the southern coast of central Crete
Kommos is on the southern coast of central Crete
Kommos (Crete) (Greece)
RegionMesara Plain, Crete
Coordinates35°00′48″N 24°45′39″E / 35.013333°N 24.760962°E / 35.013333; 24.760962 (Kommos)
TypeHarbour town, sanctuary
History
CulturesMinoan civilization, Mycenaean civilization, Ancient Greece
Satellite ofPossibly Phaistos and Hagia Triada
Site notes
Excavation dates1976-1995
ArchaeologistsJoseph Shaw, Maria Shaw
Public accessNo

Kommos (Greek: Κομμός) is an archaeological site in southern Crete. During the Minoan period, it served as a harbour town for nearby Phaistos and Hagia Triada. After the Bronze Age, a sanctuary was built over the ruins of the earlier town. It is notable for providing evidence about international trade and local daily life.

The partially excavated site is located 5 km north of Matala, adjacent to Kommos Beach. It is not open to the public, but is visible from the beach.