FRYKTORIES present and remind you of the talk "Rock formations of Gods in ancient Larissa, Crete". Speaker: Michalis N. Pitykakis, educator, member of the board of the Hellenic Speleological Society, author. The speech is based on the book "The Kalamavka of the beautiful mountains - Routes yesterday and today", N.P.D.D. Publication. KINO.POLITI.A of the Municipality of Ierapetra, Athens The presentation was filmed at the headquarters of the Union of Ierapetra Citizens of Athens (Amerikis Square 1, Patisia). -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------BRIEF PRESENTATION Kalamavka is a special corner of the Gerapetritika hinterland, in the middle of imposing rock formations, with a simultaneous view of the two seas, Cretan and Libyan. The ancient Minoan city of Larissa was hosted on its territory for years, with which Greek and foreign researchers have dealt. This is the subject of this book, which thoroughly presents the great historicity of the area, which is confirmed, among other things, by its continuous habitation for at least 3,500 years. In addition to the historical part, reference is made to the geological adventure experienced by this area over millions of years, to speleological research, to the traditional professions of the past, to the manners and customs, but also to the current image of Kalamavka with its picturesque narrows, the many churches, traditional taverns, beautiful nature trails through an environment of incomparable beauty, characterized by diversity and continuous image switching. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE OF THE AUTHOR Michalis N. Pitykakis lived his childhood and teenage years in Kalamavka, while today he lives in Athens. He studied at Panteion University, the Pedagogical Academy and works as a teacher. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Speleological Society, participates in speleological expeditions and for 20 years has been introducing his students to the secrets of caves and other Geological Monuments of our country through excursions and Environmental Education programs. In 1998 he reactivated the Cultural Association of Kalamavka with other fellow villagers and tried all these years to promote the historical and geological wealth of his village as well as its rich tradition through exhibitions, publications and his participation in conferences. This effort has been crowned with success, since the Rock Formations of Kalamavka have already been included in the Atlas of Geological Monuments of Greece. He writes articles in magazines and newspapers, while recently he deals with poetry, mainly with the mandinada and has already won several awards. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- --------------------- For any information or complaint, please let us know at the main website: http://www.fryktories.net