Apesokari

Also known as: Apesocari, Απεσωκάρι Ηρακλείου, اپيسوكارى

Apesokari is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan cemetery [1]. The rituals at Apesokari's tombs reveal toasting and banquets at burial, a popular Bronze Age tradition [1]. Apesokari was first excavated in 1942 by the Wehrmacht "Art Protection Unit" during the German occupation [1].

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TypeCemetery
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryGreece
Coordinates35.0043° N, 24.9466° E

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