Trapeza Cave
Trapeza cave is located on Pyrgos hill in the region of Tylisos. In ancient times, it was used as a place of worship, as evidenced by the countless shells on the floor of the cave and the plateau in front of the entrance. Archaeologist I. Hatzidakis was the first to explore the cave. The shells date from the Middle Minoan to the Late Minoan period. The most important findings of the cave are two figurines of men in worship positions. Obviously, the cultic nature of the cave is also associated with the nearby Minoan Summit Sanctuary of Pyrgos.
The cave's opening is 1.85 meters high and 1.20 meters wide, while the large hall impresses visitors with its unique stalactites and stalagmites. As archaeologist Paul Faure describes in his book on the sacred caves of Crete, five meters after the entrance, the place is dominated by a natural pillar with niches as well as a light coloured tall stalagmite.
Finally, west of Trapeza cave, there is another cave, known as the "East of Trapeza", and it is a narrow downhill gallery with a very slippery floor.