Vrysinas

Coordinates: 35°18′42″N 24°29′47″E / 35.31167°N 24.49639°E / 35.31167; 24.49639
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Vrysinas(βρύσινας) is the archaeological site of an ancient

peak sanctuary
.

Geography

Aside from Chania, Vrysinas is currently the westernmost discovered Minoan site.

Archaeology

Vrysinas has yielded a single

Karphi
.

An eagle talon and several boar's tusks were uniquely found at the Vrysinas

peak sanctuary
.

References

  • Jones, Donald W. 1999 Peak Sanctuaries and Sacred Caves in Minoan Crete

35°18′42″N 24°29′47″E / 35.31167°N 24.49639°E / 35.31167; 24.49639