Minoan Modi

Minoan Modi

Modi is the archaeological site of a Minoan peak sanctuary in eastern Crete.

Archaeology

Among the finds at the Modi peak sanctuary were clay human and animal figurines.

References

Jones, Donald W. 1999 Peak Sanctuaries and Sacred Caves in Minoan Crete ISBN 91-7081-153-9


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