Armenoi Necropolis
The Late Minoan cemetery of Armenoi in an oak forest, with more than 220 chamber tombs and a built domed tomb.
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About the museum
Hidden in a peaceful oak forest, the Late Minoan cemetery of Armenoi (13th–12th century BC) was discovered in 1969 thanks to two young pupils who found two vessels in the area.
Since then more than 220 family chamber tombs, cut into the rock, have come to light, as well as a unique built domed tomb. Most of them were unlooted and yielded valuable grave goods and impressively decorated larnakes, as well as important information about the people buried there.
Highlights
- More than 220 chamber tombs
- Built domed tomb
- Decorated larnakes
- Oak forest
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Ρεθύμνου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3People over 65 from Greece and the EU (with ID or passport), teachers accompanying school visits, and parents accompanying primary school pupils from Greece and the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children up to 18 years of age, with ID or passport. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for people over 65 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with a disability (67% or more) and one companion, with ID or passport and a disability certificate (KEPA or the equivalent from abroad). |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for young people aged 18–25 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
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.
Free and reduced admission also applies to other categories defined by the Ministry of Culture. Tickets are also available online via the Hellenic Heritage platform.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site is described as accessible for people with mobility difficulties.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The site is about 15 minutes by car from the city of Rethymno.
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- Wi-Fi
On site there are Wi-Fi and toilets.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
