A Minoan structure, unique to Minoan archeology, has been identified in excavations near the town of Kastelli on Crete, the Greek Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday.

The monumental architectural complex has a circular shape, approximately 48 meters in diameter. It covers an area of ​​approximately 1,800 square meters.

This is the first monument of this type that has been identified and excavated in Crete. Archaeologists say that it was perhaps a type of community building, a landmark for the wider area.

The Minoan civilization was the Bronze Age civilization of Crete that flourished from about 3000 BC to about 1100 BC. The sea was the basis of their economy and power.