Ideon Andron, cave sanctuary , Mount Ida , Crete, Greece. News Photo Getty Images


Ideon Andron Antron or Psihro Cave MyTraveler.gr

The Ideon Cave is on the east side of Mount Ida in central Crete, at an altitude of 1,498 metres. The cave is 20 kilometres after the village of Anogia and a few metres higher than the Nida Plateau. On entering the Ideon Andron Cave you find yourself in the main chamber, which is 40 metres long and 50 wide. The chamber has been excavated twice.


Ideon Andron Cave (Nida Plateau, 2008) Photo from Idi in Rethymno

The Dikteon Cave, also known as Psychro Cave (due to its vicinity to the village of Psychro) or Andron Cave, is situated at an altitude of 1025 meters (3360 feet) on the northern slopes of Mount Dicte, which dominates the Lassithi Plateau and the whole of Eastern Crete.


Ideon Andron Crete Guide

Zeus Cave known as a Ideon Andro is nestled into the side of Mount Ida, 55 km from Heraklion, Crete. The Legendary Birthplace of Zeus #zeuscave #crete #crete.


The ceiling of the Ideon Andron cave on the Nida plateau on Crete in Greece Nida Plateau and

Ideon Andron is a cave in Rethymno prefecture that lies on the eastern slope of Mount Psiloritis at an altitude of 1.530 meters, 23 km after Anogia and 74 km far from the city of Rethymno.


The entrance of the Ideon Andron cave on the Nida plateau on Crete in Greece Nida Plateau and

Ideon Cave (or Ideon Antron) is located on the eastern slopes of Mount Ida (Psiloritis), in the plateau of Nida. The distance of the cave from Anogia is 24km and from Rethymno it's 78km. The cave has not any special geological value, but has enormous mythological and cultural value, as this is the cave in […]


Ideon Andron Crete Guide

The cave is located on the eastern slopes of Psiloritis, on Nida plateau, at an altitude of 1,498m, 20km away from Anogia. The Ideon Andron was where Zeus was brought up and was considered for centuries a sacred place. The cave showcases the timeless presence of humans in the mountainous areas of the island of Crete.


Ideon Andron Cave Mount Ida Range Stock Photo 638922916 Shutterstock

The cave of Ideon Andron is considered the sacred cave of the Cretans and was famous throughout the Hellenic world in ancient years, and a great centre of worship and spiritual initiation. The cave is located on the western side of Nida plateau, at the foot of a steep slope, 1.538 metres up.


Ideon Andron Antron or Psihro Cave MyTraveler.gr

The Ideon Cave is on the east side of Mount Ida in central Crete, at an altitude of 1,498 metres. The cave is 20 kilometres after the village of Anogia and a few metres higher than the Nida Plateau. On entering the Ideon Andron Cave you find yourself in the main chamber, which is 40 metres long and 50 wide.


The inside of the Ideon Andron cave ion the Nida plateau on Crete in Greece Nida Plateau and

Ideon Andron. Τhe cave where Zeus grew up. The Nida plateau. Fantastic scenery, unique, wild and barren, found traveling from Anogia to the cave. I have never seen such scenery anywhere else on Crete. Road Trip Crete Nida Plateau - Sightseeing en route: Stalactite cave Sfendoni Village Anogia Mitato (also Kumos) traditional shepherd's hut


Ideon Andron, cave sanctuary , Mount Ida , Crete, Greece. News Photo Getty Images

Zeus Cave is known as the Ideon Andron, is nestled into the side of Mt Idi, looking over the Nida Plateau. This remarkable cave is 55 kms from Iraklion in th.


Ideon Cave Crete

Ideon Cave (or Ideon Andron) is one of Crete's most fabled destinations - the birthplace of Zeus. From here, many places on the island are within an easy distance. Where is Ideon Cave, Crete, Located? The cave is on the slopes of Mt. Psiloritis, also called Mt. Ida- Crete's highest mountain.


Ideon Andron (Ideon Cave) Top things to see & do at Rethymno YourGreekIsland

There is the Ideon Antron, a cave of great archaeological value. According to Greek mythology, it was there that the greatest god of antiquity, Zeus, was hidden from Saturn and raised. The karstic environment of the entire arid and rugged region is wonderfully special. Reviews (0) Photos (12) Activities (2) Completed (2) 5 4 3 2 1 0.0 0 reviews


The interior of Dikteo Andron Cave(also known as birth place of Zeus) on Crete Island, Greece

The Ideon Cave, also known as Ideon Andron, is located in almost the exact geographical center of the Cretan land mass, on a high elevation on the east side of Mt. Psiloritis. While Psiloritis, highest point in Greece, is 2,456 meters high, the cave is at the 1500 meter elevation. The claim is that this is where Rhea, mother of Zeus, hid her.


Ideon Cave or Ideon Andron Crete The birthplace of Zeus

The Ideon Cave covers a total of 800 sq.m., divided into four main chambers (North Niche, and North, South and Main Chamber). Many ivory offerings of great artistic value were discovered during the course of the excavation.


Zeus Cave Ideon Andron in Crete

Zeus Cave, known as the Ideon Andron Ιδαίο Άντρο, is nestled into the side of Mt Idi, looking over the Nida Plateau. This remarkable cave is 55 km from Heraklion in the Psiloritis mountain range in Crete, Greece. The cave has a main chamber 40 by 50 metres.


Ideon Cave Crete

The Ideon Andron cave is characterized as archaeological site and is situated on the west side of the Nida plateau, 25 km south of the village Anogia near Heraklion. Excavations have revealed a large number of votive cult offerings on the site, some of them being exhibited in the Archaeological Museum Heraklion.

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