Sanctuary of the Kabeiroi
Καβείριο
A mysterious cult sanctuary on a seaside cliff, where ancient worshippers took part in initiation rites for the Kabeiroi gods. Philoctetes' Cave is nearby.
The Kabeirion lies on a headland at the northeastern tip of the island. It was a sanctuary for the Kabeiroi, mystery deities whose cult rivaled that of their counterparts on Samothrace. The site preserves column bases from a Hellenistic hall and remains of earlier ritual buildings. Below the cliff is a sea cave, linked to the legend that the hero Philoctetes was abandoned there while recovering from a wound. A small path leads down to it. Admission is low, and it can be windy by the sea, but the views are wide open.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–15:30 (per the Ministry of Culture)
Nearby sights
- Hephaestia
- Alyki & Chortarolimni Wetlands
- Kotsinas Castle & Maroula Statue
- Keros Beach
- Faraklo Volcanic Rocks
- East Mudros Military Cemetery
- Poliochni
- Moudros Bay