Petsofas Peak Sanctuary
Petsofas peak can be found near Palekastro, situated above the archaeological site of Roussolakos. During the Minoan era, a peak sanctuary was established here, where rituals involved the placement of clay figurines representing cattle, men, and women.
A notable characteristic of Petsofas is that it was initially almost naturally formed with minimal architectural modifications. Eventually, the temple was replaced by a five-room structure, with one wall still standing at a height of 1.80 meters. The inclusion of a building is a typical feature of the few peak sanctuaries that were not deserted after the conclusion of the Middle Bronze Age.
Location
Petsofas Peak Sanctuary is located at Petsofas Peak Sanctuary, in the Lassithi region of Crete. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.
