Minoan Peak Sanctuary Festival Networks

Minoan peak sanctuaries are widespread throughout the island of Crete (Greece).^¹ Most scholars agree that peak sanctuaries were used for religious rites high in the mountains of Crete.^¹ Human and animal figurines, as well as signs of religious architecture, have been found at most peak sanctuaries.^¹ Additionally, votive clay body parts are found at many of these sites.^¹ 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.^¹