Theriso Gorge & Archaeological Formations

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1. 1Theriso Gorge & Archaeological Formations

   We now enter the Theriso Gorge, a magnificent six-kilometer-long incision into the Cretan bedrock. Unlike many of the larger gorges in the south of the island, which require arduous trekking, Theriso is accessible and intimate,…

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2. 2The Stratigraphy of History

   The geological formations within Theriso Gorge are a scholar's playground. The rock here is primarily Plattenkalk, a type of thin-bedded limestone that is characteristic of the Cretan mountains. …

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3. 3Hydraulic Power and Sculpted Stone

   The presence of water in the gorge, even in the dry summer months, is a testament to the massive catchment area of the Lefka Ori above us. The shallow waters we traverse are the tail end of a powerful hydraulic system. …

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4. 4Theriso Gorge & Archaeological Formations

   As the gorge opens up and we emerge back into the broader landscape, the intensity of the cliffs fades, but the impression remains. Theriso Gorge has provided us with a vertical section of Cretan life—its geology, its botany, and…

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