Krousonas Municipal Unit topographic map

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The community of Charakas (Δημοτική Κοινότητα Χάρακος) consists of the village Charakas and the smaller villages Agia Fotia (Αγιά Φωτιά) (pop. 22, at elevation 275 m, 2 km to the West from Charakas) and Doraki (Δωράκι) (pop. 24, at elevation 310 m, 1.5 km to the East from Charakas).

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The identification of Knossos with the Bronze Age site is supported by the Roman coins that were scattered over the fields surrounding the pre-excavation site, then a large mound named Kephala Hill, elevation 85 m (279 ft) from current sea level. Many of them were inscribed with Knosion or Knos on the obverse…

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It lies at an altitude of 250 metres (820 ft), surrounded by hills. It commands an imposing view south to the Messara Plain and to the Asterousia mountain range, west to the Libyan Sea and north to the Psiloritis mountain. It has 833 residents (2021), mainly farmers.

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