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Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)

Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)

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Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)

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Location: Lasithi, Greece

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October 1, 2018

Hiking

The canyon of Káto Zákros can be committed from both sides and offers thus always new views.

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May 8, 2025

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The gorge got its name from the Minoan cemetery that developed there. Natural cavities in the rocky slopes served as burial sites for the people of Zakros.

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November 27, 2025

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The Gorge of the Dead (Greek: Φαράγγι Νεκρών Farángi Nekrón), also known as the Gorge of Zakros (Φαράγγι Ζάκρου Farángi Zákrou) or Valley of the Dead, lies below the town of Zakros, west of the Minoan palace near Kato Zakros in eastern Crete. During the summer months, the gorge is one of the most popular hiking destinations in eastern Crete.

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Location: Lasithi, Greece

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