Amnisós

 
Seven km/4.25mi east of Iráklion, at Amnisós, are the remains of a two-story Minoan villa decorated with frescoes and a harbor building, both dating from around 1660 B.C.

3km/2mi farther east are the well preserved remains of a Minoan villa at the ancient port of Nírou Kháni, with a shrine of the double axe.

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