Arkaliospilio

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Arkaliospilio
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Location Crete, Greece
Coordinates 35°22′N25°0′E / 35.367°N 25.000°E / 35.367; 25.000
Entrances1
Show cave length153
LightingNo
VisitorsYes
Features Stalactites and Stalagmites

Arkaliospilio is a cave to the southwest of Marathos. Roman, Byzantine and medieval conches have been found in the cave. [1]

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References

  1. "topo - Arkalospilios". topo.directory.