Theopetra Cave
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A prehistoric cave with traces of human activity dating back about 130,000 years, which yielded one of the world's oldest known man-made stone walls.
Theopetra Cave lies on a limestone cliff about 4 km southeast of Kalambaka. Archaeological excavations show that people have lived here since the Middle Palaeolithic. A stone wall built at the cave mouth around 23,000 years ago is considered one of the oldest known man-made structures. The cave covers about 500 square metres and has paths and display panels inside. A small interpretation centre at the foot of the hill uses multimedia to explain the cave's archaeology and the lives of early humans. Opening hours are limited and often change, typically closed on Tuesdays and open only from morning to early afternoon, so check before you set out. You need to drive or take a taxi, then walk about 10 minutes uphill from the car park.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30-15:30, closed Tuesdays (check official notices)
Nearby sights
- Monastery of St. Stephen
- Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum
- Monastery of the Holy Trinity
- Sunset Viewpoints (Psaropetra, Sunset Rock)
- Kalambaka
- Church of the Dormition, Kalambaka
- Roussanou Monastery
- Badovas Hermit Caves