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Eileithyia Cave Description
The Eileithyia Cave lies one km south of Amnisós. It was sacred to Eileithyia, the goddess of childbirth and the cave was used for cult rituals from the Neolithic era up to the fifth century B.C. Archeological investigations here uncovered idols of woman in the act of giving birth, nursing or praying, figures of animals, Neolithic shells and tools.
Hobbies & Activities category: Cave;  Archeological site or ruin
Address
Cave of Eileithyia
Amnisos
Greece
Hours
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Open8:308:308:308:308:308:308:30
Closed15:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:00
Tips
Visits must be arranged with the guard at Nirou Chani.
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