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Peak sanctuaries and Sacred Caves of ancient Minoa litter modern Crete. Most scholars agree that peak sanctuaries were used for religious rites. In all peak sanctuaries, human and animal clay figurines have been found. Clay body parts, also called votive body parts, are also found in most peak sanctuaries. EASTERN AND EAST-CENTRAL PEAK SANCTUARIES Most peak sanctuaries are found in east and east-central Crete.
CENTRAL CRETE PEAK SANCTUARIES
WESTERN CRETE PEAK SANCTUARIES
OTHER PEAK SANCTUARIES This section is for peak sanctuaries mentioned in passing in articles where more research is needed before categorizing them. REFERENCES
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