Arkoudiotissa Cave

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Arkoudiotissa is a cave in the municipality of Akrotiri on the Greek island of Crete. From Gouverneto Monastery, the path to the cave is only accessible by foot. Arkoudiotissa ("she-bear"), is noted for its stalagmite which is said to look like a bear. This cave is believed to have been used for worship since ancient times, but was dedicated to the Arkoudiotissa Panaghia during the Christian era. Ascetics lived in the caves in the area.

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