Site ID |
6 |
Name of the site |
Agios Ioannis-Cave |
Alias name |
Erimitis Cave
|
Alternative name |
Σπήλαιο Αγίου Ιωάννη (Ερημίτη)
|
District |
Chania |
Region |
Crete |
Country |
Greece |
Period |
Crete/Evans, Vagnetti
Late Neolithic
4500
- 3700
Crete/Evans, Vagnetti
Final Neolithic
3700
- 2900
Crete/Tomkins 2007
Late Neolithic I
5300
- 4900
Crete/Tomkins 2007
Late Neolithic II
4900
- 4500
Crete/Tomkins 2007
Final Neolithic IA
4500
- 4200
Crete/Tomkins 2007
Final Neolithic II
3900
- 3600
Crete/Tomkins 2007
Final Neolithic IB
4200
- 3900
Crete/Tomkins 2007
Final Neolithic III
3600
- 3300
Crete/Tomkins 2007
Final Neolithic IV
3300
- 3000
|
Description |
The cave is situated on the eastern end of Chania. Whereas there are three rooms, only the foremost room shows signs of human utilization. It is 8 m wide and juts out to the North-West. |
Topography |
coast |
Geographical Coordinate Reference System |
WGS84 - World Geodetic System 1984 |
Latitude |
35.501200000000 |
Longitude |
23.623400000000 |
Elevation |
None |
Exact location |
yes |
Coordinate source |
Google maps |
Number of activity periods |
3 |
Comment |
It has been used from the Final Neolithic till the Early Bronze Age; Ceramics have been found, as well as a stone item. |