Arkalochori
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Arkalochori (also Arkalokhori) is a modern city in Crete and the archaeological site of a Minoan sacred cave in eastern Crete. The sacred cave was used from 2500 to 1450 BCE.
Geography
Arkalochori is not far south from the newly discovered Minoan palace at Galatas.Archaeology
Bronze and gold double axes have been excavated at the Arkalochori cave. See also Arkalochori Axe.Reference
- Jones, Donald W. 1999 Peak Sanctuaries and Sacred Caves in Minoan Crete ISBN 9170811539
External links
- http://www.ypai.gr/atlas/thesi_uk.asp?idthesis=569
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