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Saktouria is a village of southern [[Rethymno prefecture]], 49km south of the city of [[Rethymno]]. Its population is 311 inhabitants. | Saktouria is a village of southern [[Rethymno prefecture]], 49km south of the city of [[Rethymno]]. Its population is 311 inhabitants. | ||
| − | On [[May 4]], [[1944]], the village was destroyed by the German occupation troops who imprisoned all males over 15 years of age. | + | On [[May 4]], [[1944]], the village was destroyed by the German occupation troops who imprisoned all males over 15 years of age and exiled the rest. On [[May 16]], 16 of those arrested were executed. |
[[Category:Rethymno prefecture]] | [[Category:Rethymno prefecture]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Greece]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Greece]] | ||
Revision as of 16:18, March 11, 2009
Saktouria is a village of southern Rethymno prefecture, 49km south of the city of Rethymno. Its population is 311 inhabitants.
On May 4, 1944, the village was destroyed by the German occupation troops who imprisoned all males over 15 years of age and exiled the rest. On May 16, 16 of those arrested were executed.