Throne of Phalasarna, Crete

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by Carole Raddato
published on 18 May 2019

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Throne of Phalasarna, Crete — In the area of the necropolis of the ancient harbour city of Phalasarna stands a two-metre high Hellenistic throne carved from stone which has been interpreted as a throne dedicated possibly to Poseidon, since Phalasarna was a maritime city.

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Carole Raddato

Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the ancient world in the footsteps of Emperor Hadrian.

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