Alepotrypa
Archaeology
The Mystery of the Embracing Neolithic Couple Found in a Greek Cave
The Neolithic-era find of the skeletons of a couple embracing at the Greek cave of Alepotrypa (“Foxhole”) in Peloponnese in 2015 was rare and fascinating.
The embracing couple’s skeletons were dated to 3800 BC while their DNA analysis confirmed the...
Ancient Greece
Alepotrypa Cave in Greece Is One of Largest Neolithic Sites in Europe
Alepotrypa Cave, located in the Peloponnese in Greece, is home to one of the largest Neolithic burial sites in Europe.
Located in the rugged area of Mani, the cave is part of the Caves of Diros complex. It was inhabited...