Malia
Hersonissos Municipality
historical site on Crete, Greece
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Minoan Palace of Malia1:50
Welcome to the Minoan Palace of Malia, a testament to the vibrant and sophisticated civilization that flourished on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age. Located on a fertile coastal plain, Malia was the third-largest palace…
Listen in the app2The Central Court: The Heart of the Palace1:47
We now enter the Central Court, the true heart of the Palace of Malia. This large rectangular space was the focal point for all public and ritual activities. …
Listen in the app3The Kernos of Malia: A Mystery in Stone1:40
Near the southwest corner of the Central Court lies one of the most famous and enigmatic artifacts in Minoan archaeology: the Kernos of Malia. This is a large, circular stone table with 34 small depressions around its edge and a…
Listen in the app4The Labyrinth of Store Rooms and Magazines1:40
The Palace of Malia was, above all, a center of economic power, and nowhere is this more evident than in the massive complex of store rooms known as magazines. These rooms were used to store the surplus wealth of the region:…
Listen in the app5The Hypostyle Hall and Royal Quarters1:43
We now approach the more refined areas of the palace: the Hypostyle Hall and the Royal Quarters. This section of the palace was characterized by its elegant design, including the use of columns to support the roof and allow for…
Listen in the app6Potamos Beach and the Coastal Landscape1:37
No visit to Malia would be complete without considering its relationship with the sea. Just a short walk from the palace ruins lies Potamos Beach, a beautiful stretch of golden sand and crystal-clear water. …
Listen in the app7The Cretan Diet: Legacy of the Palace1:38
Finally, we reflect on the 'living legacy' of Malia: the Cretan diet. The archaeological record here shows that the Minoans ate a diet remarkably similar to the one celebrated today as one of the healthiest in the world. …
Listen in the app8Minoan Palace of Malia1:29
As we conclude our tour of the Minoan Palace of Malia, we leave behind a site that has served as a 'time capsule' of the Bronze Age. We have seen how its grand architecture, its sophisticated economy, and its deep connection to…
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What is Malia?
Malia is a place in Hersonissos Municipality with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hersonissos Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 24 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2935, 25.4922 |
| Last updated |