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May 10, 2026
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Dating largely to the 7th century AD, the Byzantine fortifications were constructed over earlier Hellenistic defenses, reusing stones and architectural fragments from Ancient Kydonia—a city damaged by several earthquakes. As a result, the walls not only served as protection but also embodied centuries of Chania’s evolving history.
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January 29, 2024
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