Mount Juktas

#237 among destinations in Greece

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A mountain in north-central Crete, Mount Juktas, also spelled Iuktas, Iouktas, or Ioukhtas, was an important religious site for the Minoan civilization. Located a few kilometers from the palaces of Knossos and Fourni and the megaron at Vathypetro, Mount Juktas was the site of an important peak sanctuary in the Minoan world. At the base of Juktas, at Anemospilia, is a site that has suggested to some that the Minoans practiced human sacrifice, but the evidence is currently somewhat in question. ()

Local name: Γιούχτας Elevation: 2661 ftCoordinates: 35°13'57"N, 25°8'27"E

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Mount Juktas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Knossos, Knossos, University of Crete, Phourni.

4.7 miN
Palace
Knossos, Heraklion
120 min walk • Knossos, nestled in the bustling city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece, is a testament to the grandeur of ancient Minoan civilization. This archaeological marvel is most famous for the legendary Palace of Knossos, which is believed to be the labyrinthine...
4.7 miN
Palace
Knossos, Heraklion
120 min walk • Knossos, an ancient historical landmark nestled in the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece, is a testament to the grandeur of Minoan civilization. This archaeological site, the largest Bronze Age settlement on Crete, was once the ceremonial and political...
6.1 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Crete, Heraklion
156 min walk • The University of Crete is a multi-disciplinary, research-oriented institution in Crete, Greece, located in the cities of Rethymno and Heraklion, and one of the country's most academically acclaimed and reputable universities.
1.3 miNE
Cemetery, Historical place
Phourni
34 min walk • Phourni is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan cemetery in Crete, established in 2400 BC and lasted until 1200 BC. Phourni is Greek for "furnace, oven" and the name of the hill on which the cemetery is located.
1.6 miN
Temple
Anemospilia
41 min walk • Anemospilia is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan temple on Crete.
3.9 miE
Exhibits devoted to the renowned author
Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
99 min walk • The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is a museum in Myrtia village in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete, in Greece.
5.9 miE
Locality
Episkopi
151 min walk • Episkopi is a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 45.500 km². Population 2,291.
6.3 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Heraklion University Sports Hall, Heraklion
160 min walk • Heraklion University Sports Hall, is a small multi-purpose indoor arena that is located in the city of Heraklion, on the island of Crete, in Greece. It is located near the University of Crete.