Dikteon
Dikteon, also known as the Dictaean Cave, is a limestone cave located in eastern Crete, Greece. It lies near the village of Psychro on the Lassithi Plateau, at the foot of Mount Dikti in the Lasithi regional unit. The site is one of Crete’s best-known caves and a major tourist attraction, renowned for its large interior chambers and impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
In Greek mythology, the Dictean cave is linked to the upbringing of Zeus. According to traditional stories,
Geology and interior features: The cave comprises multiple chambers carved in limestone. Its interior features stalactites,
History and access: The cave has been known since antiquity and has attracted travelers and religious visitors