Phylakopi, Milos
The prehistoric settlement of Phylakopi on the north coast of Milos, with cyclopean walls, a sanctuary and a Mycenaean megaron.
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About the museum
On the north coast of Milos flourished one of the most important settlements of the prehistoric Aegean and of the Cyclades in particular. A large part of it has been submerged in the sea since antiquity. Excavations, which began in the late 19th century, brought to light remains of successive habitation covering almost two millennia (3300–1100 BC), from the Early Bronze Age to the end of the Late Bronze Age. The exploitation and trade of obsidian contributed to the flourishing of the settlement.
Among the architectural complexes, the cyclopean walls of volcanic stones stand out, along with a sanctuary and a megaron of the Mycenaean period from the early 14th century BC, the only example of its kind in the Cyclades to date. The finds from the 19th-century excavations are displayed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, while the rest are in the Archaeological Museum of Milos, dominated by the female figurine known as the “Lady of Phylakopi”.
Highlights
- Cyclopean walls of volcanic stones
- Sanctuary and Mycenaean megaron
- Settlement of the Bronze Age (3300–1100 BC)
- Site linked with the obsidian trade
Permanent exhibition
- Ο προϊστορικός οικισμός της Φυλακωπής – The visit includes the remains of the Bronze Age settlement with the cyclopean walls, the sanctuary and the Mycenaean megaron.
- Operated by
- Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κυκλάδων
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Categories of reduced tickets defined by the Ministry of Culture, with the relevant supporting documents presented. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with a disability from any country. One companion enters free of charge if the disability is 67% or more. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
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Getting there & parking
From Plaka the drive takes about 15 minutes by car, and from Adamas (the port of Milos) about 12 minutes.
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