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| Παρασκευή, 29 Δεκέμβριος 2006 | |
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Magassa or Vrisidi, Eastern Crete
The relatively new name of this village, which is certainly connected with the word vrisi: fountain or spring. Has still not been accepted by the local prefer to use the old name Magasas, the etymology of which is uncertain perhaps it was a family name.
Α cave to the west of the village was excavated in 1905 by Dawkins. It seems that the entrance to the cave was protected by a wall. Many traces of Neolithic occupation, such as stone axes, obsidian blades, a millstone and 260 bone pins were found. West again of the cave a square Neolithic house was found. It is of the old Scottish «But and Ben» type, consisting of an outer reception room and a large inner room for sleeping and everyday living, It is in a very bad state of preservation, but the limits of the southern side measuring 13m- can be clearly seen. Α lot of stone axes and grinding stones came from this Neolithic dwelling. |
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