It was destroyed by the Saracens in the 820s AD. The nearest large ancient city was Kydonia, which flourished in the Minoan era on Crete; moreover, during a portion of the first millennium BC Kydonia held influence over Aptera.
It was destroyed by the Saracens in the 820s AD. The nearest significant ancient city was Kydonia, which experienced its heyday during the Minoan era on Crete; at the same time, for a portion of the first millennium BC, Kydonia had an impact on Aptera.