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- The Geraniou Cave is located in the Rethymno Municipality of Crete, approximately 7 km west of Rethymno. It is situated in the Kamari region, near the Gerani beach
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Geraniou Cave is a relatively small but significant cave, especially known for its prehistoric findings. It sits near the coast and has drawn attention from both geologists and archaeologists.
- The cave dates back to the Neolithic period (around 6000–3000 BCE).
- Excavations have uncovered:
- Human remains
- Pottery and tools
- These discoveries suggest the cave was used as a burial site or possibly for ritual purposes by early inhabitants of Crete.
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