Minoanpeak sanctuaries are widespread throughout the island of Crete (Greece). Most scholars agree that peak sanctuaries were used for religious rites high in the mountains of Crete. Human and animal figurines, as well as signs of religious architecture, have been found at most peak sanctuaries. Additionally, votive clay body parts are found at many of these sites. Many of the sanctuaries fell out of use during the Late Bronze Age, when Mycenaeans from the Greek mainland became the dominant culture on the island.
Eastern and east-central peak sanctuaries
Most peak sanctuaries are found in east and east-central Crete.
Petsofas is the only Minoan site with clay weasel and tortoise figurines
Atsipades Korakias seen from southwest.The sanctuary is on the more distant part of the outcrop. The Ayios Vasilios Plain is visible in the background.
Iouktas is probably the earliest of the peak sanctuaries.
Tylissos (also Pyrgos Tylissos, not the same site as Pyrgos)
