In the area surrounding the the village of Hamezi on the conical hill known as Souvlito Mouri, archaeologists discovered a unique elliptical building of the MMIa period. It is considered one of the most significant remains of Minoan civilisation. It was excavated in 1903 by S. Xanthoulis who believed the building to be a large farm dwelling. However, N. Platon, considered the building part of a Minoan hill-top worship site and that the well in the courtyard was actually used as a receptacle for sacred artefacts.
Archaeological circles are still discussing these unanswered questions, especially those regarding the use, function and shape of the construction.