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Aghia Triada 134 pictures 9 minutes HQ video The "royal villa" of Aghia Triada stands on top of a pre-existing residence from the proto-Palatial period which had been subjugated by the nearby palace-city. The villa was heir to the hegemonic role of the palace-city in the region from 1700 BC until the Mycenaean conquest (1400 BC) when a megaron and associated structures were added to the Minoan residence to accommodate a wanax. Aghia Triada is one of the few archaeological sites in Crete where the architectural remains of the Postpalatial period, of Mycenaean times (1380 - 1100 B.C.), are preserved so well and to such an extent. The Mycenaean centre was destroyed in the 13^th century B.C. The Aghia Triada was an L-shaped structure and therefore had an open square. Neo-Palatial Remains of a 16^th century B.C. house with a courtyard; the eastern wing had distyle porticoed bays, and the west wing was used for storerooms. Mycenaean Shrine A Mycenaean shrine with a vestibule and cella fitted with an altar for idols lay behind the southern section of the building. Paved road Remains of the paved road that joined Aghia Triada with Phaistos Stepped Ramp A flight of steps that leads to the paved street and pavement. Official Rooms Western Quarter The western quarter was arranged around a paved courtyard with an L - shaped portico and connected, via a bay, with polythra walls. Royal Megaron This is a large apartment with a vestibule, a living room and a bedroom at the back. Note the traces of alabastrine wall-plaster. Pieces of fresco were found here and in rooms identified as archives and a sanctuary. Shops To the south of the western quarter are the ruins of pottery workshops and stores. Agora The Mycenaean center was built on top of the Neo-palatial buildings. The strong walls of a series of megaron-like structures are visible. Bastion Back to Crete Index