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2. Heraklion - Wikipedia

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   It is the fourth largest city in Greece with a municipal population of 179,302 (2021) [3] and 211,370 in its wider metropolitan area, [5] according to the 2011 census. The greater area of Heraklion has been continuously inhabited since at least 7000 BCE, making it one of the oldest inhabited regions in Europe.

3. Heraklion (regional unit) - Wikipedia

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   Within the Heraklion regional unit's boundaries are a number of significant Neolithic and Minoan settlements, most notably the ancient palace complexes of Knossos and Phaistos. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] While both archaeological sites evince Neolithic habitation from 7000 BC, it is the rich finds of Minoan civilisation, which flourished approximately ...

4. Malia, Crete - Wikipedia

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   Malia (Greek: Μάλια) is a coastal town and municipal unit situated in the northeast corner of the Heraklion region of Crete, Greece. [2] It is part of the municipality of Hersonissos and is located approximately 34 kilometers (21 miles) east of Heraklion. As of 2021, the population of the municipal unit was recorded at 5,501.

5. Malia (archaeological site) - Wikipedia

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   Malia (also Mallia) is a Minoan and Mycenaean archaeological site located on the northern coast of Crete in the Heraklion area. It is about 35 kilometers east of the ancient site of Knossos and 40 kilometers east of the modern city of Heraklion. The site lies about 3 kilometers east and inland from the modern village of Malia. It was occupied ...

6. Koules Fortress - Wikipedia

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   The Koules (Greek: Κούλες) or Castello a Mare ("Fort on the Sea" in Italian) is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still in good condition today.

7. Category:Heraklion - Wikipedia

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   Articles relating to Heraklion, the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete and capital of Heraklion regional unit. It is the fourth largest city in Greece, with a population of 211,370 (Urban Area) [1] according to the 2011 census. The population of the municipality was 173,993. [2

8. Gouves, Greece - Wikipedia

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   Goúves (Greek: Γούβες) is a village and former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since 2011, local government reform it is a part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. [2] The municipal unit has an area of 94.963 km 2 (36.665 sq mi). [3] It lies about 9 mi (14 km) east of Heraklion.

9. List of settlements in the Heraklion regional unit - Wikipedia

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