Spa135

Code name (Unique Key)

Spa135

Name of the space

Space III 12

Location code

Building A at Malia

Function of the space

Animal husbandry

General description of the space

Rectangular space (1,85 x 4, 50 m), The walls are preserved at a height of 0,35 to 1,40 m. The floor has not been identified during excavation, but its level is revealed by the leveling traces on the underlying bedrock. The space is accessible only via Space III 13. No traces of a doorframe were found at the entrance. A stone pier, made by blocks of "sideropetra", takes a large part of the room's surface.
A fragmented mortar made by "ammouda" was found in the room. Apart from that, no other objects were found.

Bibliography

Architecture minoenne à Malia : les bâtiments principaux du Quartier Mu (A, B, D, E) (Minoen Moyen II) : fouilles exécutées à Malia : le quartier Mu VI