KYNIGOTAPHKOS - 2002

Kynigotaphkos (Krousonas). G. Rethemiotakis (ΚΓ’ ΕΠΚΑ) reports the discovery of Late Classical and Hellenistic open air sanctuary on the north slope of mount Voskero, in the northeast Psiloritis massif, in a forested area with a view of Heraklion. The spot is a natural chasm 20m wide and 70m deep. At the edge of this chasm, around a rock formation, were hundreds of cattle figurines together with pots. The figurines are of two types, realistic hollow mould-made and schematic solid handmade. The pottery principally consisted of cups and kantharoi, with skyphoi, lekanes and amphorae in smaller numbers. A terracotta model shield was also found.