Gerontospilios, as also called, is very important due to the archaeological findings, some of which
are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon. Moreover, the cave has played a tragic
role in the history of Cretan revolution against the Turks, in 1824.
Melidoni is a cave, where visitors can only admire the first but quite impressive hall, because the
rest halls are closed for archaeological excavations.
However, even this small part of it is enough to
impress the visitors. The arched entrance to the cave welcomes the visitor, while its leads to the first
room of the cave called "Heroes Room" where the ossuary is.
