Arkaliospilio

Arkaliospilio
Map showing the location of Arkaliospilio
Location Crete, Greece
Coordinates 35°22′N 25°0′E / 35.367°N 25.000°E / 35.367; 25.000Coordinates: 35°22′N 25°0′E / 35.367°N 25.000°E / 35.367; 25.000
Entrances 1
Show cave length 153
Lighting No
Visitors Yes
Features Stalactites and Stalagmites

Arkaliospilio is a cave located to the south west of Marathos. The entrance is 2.1 meters wide and 1 meter high. A large part of this cave is still unexplored.

Roman, Byzantine and Medieval conches have been found inside the cave.[1]

It was used as a shelter for the Christians during the Turkish occupation.

References

  1. "topo - Arkalospilios". topo.directory.


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