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Minoan peak sanctuaries
Type of archaeological site on Crete From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Minoan peak sanctuaries are widespread throughout the island of Crete (Greece). Most scholars agree that peak sanctuaries were used for religious rites high in the mountains of Crete. Human and animal figurines, as well as signs of religious architecture, have been found at most peak sanctuaries. Additionally, votive clay body parts are found at many of these sites. Many of the sanctuaries fell out of use during the Late Bronze Age, when Mycenaeans from the Greek mainland became the dominant culture on the island.

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Eastern and east-central peak sanctuaries
Most peak sanctuaries are found in east and east-central Crete.
- Petsofas is the only Minoan site with clay weasel and tortoise figurines
- Traostalos
- Kalamafki (also Kalamaki)
- Ziros Korphi tou Mare
- Xykephalo
- Vigla (also Viglos)
- Zou Prinias
- Plagia
- Etiani Kephala
- Modi: among the finds at the Modi peak sanctuary were clay human and animal figurines.[1]
- Thylakas
- Maza
- Karfi
Central Crete peak sanctuaries

Western Crete peak sanctuaries
Other peak sanctuaries
This section is for peak sanctuaries mentioned in passing in articles where more research is needed before categorizing them.
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