Idaean Cave

Idaean Cave is located in Καμάρες, Π.Ε. Ρεθύμνης, Greece. Coordinates: 35.20825, 24.82894.

A sacred cave on Crete where it was believed Rhea hid Zeus to protect him from Cronus. Archaeological evidence indicates use as a shelter or dwelling as early as the Late Neolithic period, with religious activities taking over in the Bronze

You can navigate to Idaean Cave via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 35.20825, 24.82894.

In antiquity it was known as “Ἰδαῖον ἄντρον”, attested in 14 ancient texts.