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A base between archaeology and coastal landscape. The writings Palekastro and Palaikastro refer to the same place.
Παλαίκαστρο
The Minoan settlement at Rousolakos makes it possible to look beyond a palace alone. The folk museum focuses attention on later daily life. Compare not only monuments: also utensils show how people lived and worked.
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In the archaeological landscape, ask a question about streets, houses or open spaces. Take that question with you to a museum text. In the village you can compare a craft object with a modern counterpart: what action has remained the same?
In the vicinity are Chiona, Kouremenos and northern Vai. Wet coastal areas and dunes are next to drier vegetation. Consider them as different habitats, not as empty space between beach and village.
Try to describe a meal with three words: bread, cheese and vegetables. Find out the names and ask which preparation is used. Eating is also a small language lesson.
Read the guide on Cretan myths as a second layer next to the landscape. Keep an explicit distinction between a modern reading route and a historically proven cult site.
Πού είναι η παραλία;
Where's the beach?