Arkaliospilio
Arkaliospilio | |
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Location | Crete, Greece |
Coordinates | 35°22′N 25°0′E / 35.367°N 25.000°ECoordinates: 35°22′N 25°0′E / 35.367°N 25.000°E |
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[]
- ^ "topo - Arkalospilios". topo.directory.
Categories:
- Caves of Greece
- Landforms of Crete
- Tourist attractions in Crete
- Crete geography stubs