Name: 
Stone Oven

Location:
House in Akrotiri 

Appearance:
The artefact appears to be a simply designed oven that encompasses an oval shape. There is also a large entrance on the front of the object that is designed for inserting food and other objects.  
 
Uses:
The stone oven was primarily used for cooking and possibly the creation of ceramic materials and sculptures.

Significance: 
Yet again, this object showcases the ingenuity of the Minoans, as they have constructed a circular oven that is designed to insulate and keep the heat in, thus effectively cooking the food.  


Expert Opinion:
Ceramic experts also concluded that the stone oven is more suited to roasting, as it kept the heat in, thoroughly cooking the food. (Noemi S. Miller)  

Scientific methods:
Studies by ceramic experts, and dating methods, reveal  that it was designed to keep the heat in and thoroughly cook the food.