Tsipopoulou, M., 2012a. Introduction: 25 years of excavations and studies at Petras, στο M. Tsipopoulou (ed.), Petras, Siteia – 25 years of excavations and studies, Monographs of the Danish Institute at Athens, vol. 16, Athens: Danish Institute at Athens, 45-68. (original) (raw)

The introduction of this monograph discusses the 25 years of archaeological excavations and studies conducted in Petras, Siteia, focusing on the development and findings of this significant site in the context of Aegean archaeology. The compilation of research covers various aspects, including urbanism, domestic architecture, and trade practices during the Minoan period, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative studies in understanding the nuances of ancient Cretan civilization.