Kommos (Crete)

Kommos

Κομμός
Archaeological site of Kommos
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Region	Mesara Plain, Crete
Coordinates	35°00′48″N 24°45′39″E / 35.013333°N 24.760962°E / 35.013333; 24.760962 (Kommos)
Type	Harbour town, sanctuary
History
Cultures	Minoan civilization, Mycenaean civilization, Ancient Greece
Satellite of	Possibly Phaistos and Hagia Triada
Site notes
Excavation dates	1976-1995
Archaeologists	Joseph Shaw, Maria Shaw
Public access	No

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.