Ancient Kydonia

Ancient Kydonia, located in what is now the city of Chania, was a major settlement during the Minoan period, likely ranking as the third largest Minoan city after Knossos and Phaistos. Most of its remains have been discovered on Kastelli hill, where important discoveries such as Linear A and Linear B tablets have been unearthed. The remainder of its traces, including the Kydonia palace, lie beneath the modern city of Chania. The earliest settlement dates back to the Early Minoan I period (circa 3650 - 3000 BC). Ancient sources extensively document the prosperous activities of Kydonia.