Caves and Rock Shelters
This is a collection of images of caves used in Ancient Greece from the Stone Age to Late Antiquity. They were photographed in museums and archaeological sites.
Franchthi Cave Public Sign about Paralia SettlementA public sign at the Franchthi cave provides information about the submerged settlement of Paralia–the shore adjacent to the cave.
Franchthi Cave Public Sign about the GeographyA public sign at the Franchthi cave provides information about the geography of the area.
A public sign at the Franchthi cave with a cross-section drawing and a a descriptionA public sign at the Franchthi cave with a cross-section drawing and a a description
Franchthi Cave Illustration of Stratigraphy in Trench H-H1Illustration at the Franchthi cave provides information about the stratigraphy of the cave’s excavations with dating. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave – The Foot-Path to the Archaeological SiteThe foot-path to Franchthi Cave. It takes about 20 minutes from Fourni beach. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave – Paralia Settlement RuinsParalia settlement ruins at Franchthi Cave. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave – 20th century flock shelterFranchthi Cave was used as a flock shelter for a local shepherd, remnants of which are reconstructed to represent the cave’s 20th century history.
Franchthi Cave Interior ViewFranchthi Cave Interior View. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave Interior View – 12Franchthi Cave Interior View. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave Excavation TrenchFranchthi Cave Excavation Trench H-H1. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave Excavation Trench Trench H-H1 PanoramaFranchthi Cave Excavation Trench Trench H-H1 Panorama.
Franchthi Cave Interior PanoramaFranchthi Cave Interior Panorama. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave Interior PanoramaFranchthi Cave Interior Panorama. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave – 6Franchthi Cave northwest entrance. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave Panorama of West EntranceFranchthi Cave Panorama of the northwest entrance. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave B&W PanoramaStone Age Greece: Franchthi Cave Panorama. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave EntranceFranchthi Cave Entrance. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave and the ShoreFranchthi Cave and the Shore. Peloponnese, Greece.
Franchthi Cave and EnvironsFranchthi Cave and Environs. Panoramic photo. Peloponnese, Greece.
Asprochaliko – 2 FeaturedGeneral view of Asprochaliko rock shelter.
Asprochaliko – 5The sheltering rock of Asprohaliko is perched high above Louros river, overlooking the small canyon.
Asprochaliko – 4Asprochaliko photo of rock shelter.
Asprochaliko – 3Asprochaliko Paleolithic rock shelter.
Asprochaliko – 1Asprochaliko is a Paleolithic archaeological site in Epiros, Greece.
Asprochaliko – 0Asprochaliko archaeological site sign.
Delos: Kynthos Cave AltarThe Kynthos (or Cynthus) Cave entrance with the altar. Delos island, Greece.
Delos: The Kynthos Cave EntrywayChevron blocks form an gabled ceiling in the entry way to The Kynthos Cave. Delos, Greece.
The Kynthos Cave in DelosThe Kynthos (or Cynthus) Cave in Delos island, Greece.
The Cave of Pan in MarathonThe Cave of Pan in Marathon.
Petralona_skull_covered_by_stalagmiteThe Petralona scull has been dated to as early as 700,000 and as late as 200,000 years ago.
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