Local Legends
Franchthi Cave
Ermionida Municipality, Greece
Franchthi Cave or λαιον Φράγχθι) is an archaeological site overlooking Kiladha Bay in the Argolic Gulf, opposite the village of Kiladha in southeastern Argolis, Greece. The Franchthi Cave has a rich history of early human occupation, beginning in the Upper Paleolithic, and continuing throughout the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. Last occupied around 3,000 BC, Franchthi was used as a shelter for around 35,000 years and is one of the most comprehensively studied stone age sites in Southeast Europe.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- Ermionida Municipality, Greece
- Coordinates
- 37.42241, 23.13129
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1441331
What is Franchthi Cave?
Franchthi Cave is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: sanctuary of Apollo Maleatas, Kazarma Mycenaean Bridge, Acropolis Palaiokastro, Ntana lighthouse.
Where is Franchthi Cave?
Franchthi Cave is in Ermionida Municipality, Greece. Coordinates: 37.42241, 23.13129.
How do I get to Franchthi Cave?
Franchthi Cave is at Ermionida Municipality, Greece (37.42241, 23.13129). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.