Impressive results have been reported in excavations at the Zominthos site on Mt. Ida (Psiloritis), the highest (1,200 meters) in altitude Minoan-era settlement on Crete — the cradle of the specific Bronze Era Aegean civilization.
Archaeologists date the settlement to 1900 BC, with finds including a large palace complex, which features structures that are three meters in height, and constant habitation during the era.
Other architectural and spacial highlights include bright limestone walls, a reservoir, numerous entry ways, public halls with desks and even an ancient design for skylights!
The main structure features two and at some points three storeys.
Movable artifacts discovered at the site include inscribed altars, double-axes, bronze and clay censers and intricate lamps.