The cave of Agios Antonios in Patsos is another cave with a religious character since, as has been proven by archaeological research, it was an important center of worship from the late Minoan to the Roman times. According to epigraphic evidence, Hermes Kranaeus was worshiped in the cave. The church
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Remarkable cave, 6 km from Rethymno, presents prehistoric, paleontological and archaeological interest. His finds are in the Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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20 km S. of Anogeia on the plateau of Nida, in Psiloritis, is the sacred cave of Idaios Andros. Here, according to mythology, Rhea hid the infant Zeus, who gave birth to the Diktaeus Andros, to save him from Saturn. Cult objects, statues and bronze shields were found here, as well as other objects
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At a distance of 3 km from the village of Melidoni (26 km east of Rethymnon). It was a place of worship in the Neolithic, Minoan and ancient times. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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It is the most valuable cave in terms of natural decoration. It is located in the prefecture of Rethymnon, west of Anogeia, 1 km from the village of Zoniana and at an altitude of 800m. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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