Kamares Cave, Sacred cave on Mount Psiloritis near Kamares, Greece
The Kamares Cave stands at 1780 meters elevation beneath Mount Mavri summit, offering views of the Messara plains and Libyan Sea.
Archaeological excavations in the cave revealed fine Middle Minoan pottery from 1700 BC, establishing it as a significant religious site of that period.
The cave provided the name for Kamares ware, a distinctive pottery style with light patterns on dark backgrounds produced during the First Palace Period.
The mountain trek to reach Kamares Cave requires a 3 to 4 hour hike through wooded areas with multiple natural springs along the path.
Excavated artifacts include an exceptional collection of thin-walled vessels and an egg with gold fittings, now displayed at Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Location: Faistos Municipality
GPS coordinates: 35.17732,24.82757
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:21
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