Mount Ida (Greek: Ἴδα), known variously as Idha, Ídhi, Idi, and Ita (the massif including the mountain is called Psiloritis, Greek: Ψηλορείτης), is the highest mountain on the island of Crete, with an elevation of 2,456 metres (8,058 ft). It has the highest topographic prominence of any mountain in Greece. A natural park which includes Mount Ida is a member of UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network.
Located in the Rethymno regional unit, Ida was sacred to the Titaness Rhea in Greek mythology. On its slopes lies one of the caves, Idaion Antron, the Idaean Cave, in which, according to legend, the god Zeus was born. Other legends, however, place his birthplace in Psychro Cave on the Lasithi Plateau.
An archaeobotanical study was conducted that looks at the different plant bases in Minoan villas during the Neo-palatial time period in Crete. There was a rich range of food plants that were found to contain essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein and sources of vitamins. The study took place on Mount Ida, at the Minoan villa of Zominthos.
There's a demading hiking trail (T3) leading to the summit. Psiloritis is one of the 395 peaks along the multi-day European long distance path E4.
The nearest mountain hut is Lakkos Mygerou located 1 850m/6 070ft NNE of the summit.
By elevation Psiloritis is
# 1 out of 6 in Ψηλορείτης Δήμων Συβρίτου Κουρητών # 37 out of 4199 in Greece # 1 out of 533 in Crete # 1 out of 114 in Rethymno Regional Unit # 34 out of 3910 in the Greek Ranges
By prominence Psiloritis is
# 1 out of 6 in Ψηλορείτης Δήμων Συβρίτου Κουρητών # 1 out of 4199 in Greece # 1 out of 533 in Crete # 1 out of 114 in Rethymno Regional Unit # 1 out of 3910 in the Greek Ranges
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