Mantofóros
Mantofóros is an abandoned locality in East Mani, Laconia. Mantofóros is situated nearby to the hamlet Triantafyllia, as well as near the locality Nikandreio.Places of Interest
Highlights include Tower of Sklavounakos and Alepotrypa cave.
Alepotrypa cave
Cave
Photo: George Fournaris, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Alepotrypa Cave is a Neolithic-period archaeological site on the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. Used for burial and cult purposes, it is one of the largest burial sites ever found in Europe. Alepotrypa cave is situated 2½ km north of Mantofóros.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pyrgos Dirou and Areopolis.
Pyrgos Dirou
Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Pyrgos Dirou is a town in Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Oitylo of the municipality of East Mani. It is located around 26 km from Areopoli.
Areopolis
Village
Photo: PLAKLE, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Areopoli is a town on the Mani Peninsula, Laconia, Greece. The word Areopoli, which means "city of Ares", the ancient Greek god of war, became the official name in 1912. Areopolis is situated 6 km north of Mantofóros.
Sotiras, Lakonia
Village
Photo: Patrice78500, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sotiras, Lakonia is a village, which is situated 6 km north of Mantofóros.
Mantofóros
- Type: Abandoned locality
- Also known as: “Mandofóros” and “Mantoforos”
- Location: East Mani, Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
36.61477° or 36° 36′ 53″ northLongitude
22.38696° or 22° 23′ 13″ eastElevation
199 metres (653 feet)Open location code
8G84J97P+WQGeoNames ID
257816
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In Other Languages
“Mantofóros” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Mantofóros”
- Greek: “Μαντοφόρος”
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