geo.wikisort.org - MountainsDikti or Dicte (Greek: Δίκτη) (also Lasithiotika Ori; Greek: Λασιθιώτικα Όρη "Lasithian Mountains"; anciently, Aigaion oros (Ancient Greek: Αἰγαῖον ὄρος) or Latin: Aegaeum mons)[2] is a mountain range on the east of the island of Crete in the regional unit of Lasithi. On the west it extends to the regional unit of Heraklion.
According to some versions of Greek mythology, Zeus was reared on this mountain in a cave called Dictaeon Antron (Psychro Cave).
On the north of the main massif, the Lasithi Plateau is located. The topology of the mountain range is rich with plateaus (Lasithi, Katharo, Omalos Viannou, Limnakaro), valleys and secondary peaks. Some important peaks are Spathi 2148m (the highest point), Afentis Christos/Psari Madara 2141m, Lazaros 2085m, Madara 1783m, Skafidaras 1673m, Katharo Tsivi 1665m, Sarakino 1588m, Afentis 1571m, Selena 1559m, Varsami 1545m, Toumpa Moutsounas 1538m, Platia Korfi 1489m, Mahairas 1487m, Virgiomeno Oros 1414m, . The main massif forms a horseshoe around the valley of Selakano. Large parts of the mountain area, including the Selakano valley, are forested with pines (Pinus brutia), Kermes oaks (Quercus coccifera), cypresses (Cupressus sempervirens), Holm Oaks (Quercus ilex) and Cretan Maples (Acer sempervirens).
The fertile valleys and plateaus of Dikti/Dicte are of significant importance in the local economy.
Mountain range of east Crete, Greece.
Mount Dikti |
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Selakano valley surrounded by the main ridge of Dikti |
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Elevation | 2,148 m (7,047 ft)[1] |
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Prominence | 1,798 m (5,899 ft)[1] |
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Listing | Ultra |
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Coordinates | 35°07′08″N 25°29′56″E[1] |
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Location | Island of Crete, Greece |
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The dominant feature of Dikti is the Lasithi Plateau, the largest plateau in Crete. It is a place with a long history. Diktaion Antron, is located here, a cave in which — according to one legend — Zeus was born.[3]
Gallery
Spathi summit
View of gorge in Dikti
View of gorge in Dikti
View of Lasithi plateau
Landscape in Katharo plateau
Landscape in Katharo plateau
Road in Katharo
Road in Katharo
View of Katharo plateau
Landscape in Katharo plateau
View of Katharo
View of Katharo
Landscape in Katharo plateau
Tree in Katharo plateau
A flock of sheep in Dikti
Iris cretensis
Ophrys episcopalis
Papilio machaon on Anchusa azurea
See also
- Britomartis
- Diktynna
- Dittany
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На других языках
[de] Dikti-Gebirge
Das Dikti-Gebirge (griechisch Δίκτη Dikti) oder Lasithi-Gebirge (Λασιθιώτικα Όρη Lasithiotika Ori) ist ein Höhenzug auf der griechischen Insel Kreta. Die Bergkette liegt im Südosten der Insel in den Regionalbezirken Iraklio und Lasithi zwischen den Städten Iraklio und Agios Nikolaos.
- [en] Dikti
[es] Montes Dikti
Los montes Dikti (en griego Δίκτη) o de Lasithi (Λασιθιώτικα Όρη, Lasithiótika Óri) constituyen una cordillera que se extiende por el este de la isla de Creta en la unidad periférica de Lasithi, y por el oeste por la unidad periférica de Heraclión.
[fr] Mont Dicté
Le mont Dicté (en grec ancien Δίκτη / Díktê, en grec moderne Díkti) en Crète est le plus haut des sommets encadrant le plateau de Lassithi, situé à l'est de l'île.
[it] Monte Ditte
Il monte Ditte (in greco antico Δίκτη, Dìktis) è una montagna della parte orientale dell'isola di Creta.
[ru] Дикти
Ди́кти (греч. Δίκτη ή Λασιθιώτικα βουνά) — горный хребет, расположенный в восточной части острова Крит. Административно входит в периферийную единицу Ласитион в периферии Крит.
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