Minoan Modi

Modi (or Modhi) is a Minoan peak sanctuary located in eastern Crete, Greece [1] [2] [3]. Archaeological excavations uncovered clay human and animal figurines, typical votive offerings left by Minoan worshippers [2] [3] [4]. Peak sanctuaries like Modi served as elevated ritual sites [4].

TypeSanctuary
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryGreece
Coordinates35.1865° N, 26.2064° E

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