Acharna
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TypeTown
PeriodsArchaic to Classical Greece (ca. 550–330 BC)[1]
Ἀχάρνα | |
  Acharna Shown within Greece | |
| Location | Archanes, Crete, Greece |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35°14′11″N 25°09′36″E / 35.23639°N 25.16000°E |
| Type | Town |
| History | |
| Periods | Archaic to Classical Greece (ca. 550–330 BC)[1] |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Public access | Yes |
Acharna or Akharna (Ancient Greek: Ἀχάρνα) was a town of ancient Crete,[2] located near the necropolis of Fourni,[3] identified in the modern town of Archanes (Modern Greek: Αρχάνες) in central Crete.[4][5] The town is attested in sources from approximately 550 to 330 BC, corresponding to the Archaic and Classical periods of Greek history.[5][6]
It's associated with Minoan palatial and sanctuary structures. The site is significant for its Minoan inscriptions, including hieroglyphic seals and the presence of sacred objects.[3]
