This unique in the world infant cemetery is a particular attraction dating back to the Geometric period, located at Kylindra location overlooking the bay of Livadi.
The excavation brought to light more than 2,500 burials of infants, especially newborn babies, which were deposited in clay vessels. The burial in clay vessels (initially pots, urns, jars, vases etc.) was the most common way of burial of babies in ancient times, possibly symbolizing the womb of their mother. A hole was opened in the “belly” of the vessel, the infant was placed inside and it was then covered by the piece that had just been cut or even with a stone.
Scientists speculate that in the Geometric period there was a sanctuary in the area and people visited it in order to deposit their lost baby or even embryos from abortions. The place became a Panhellenic sanctuary through the years and believers came to offer their lost baby, without other kinds of offerings as their dead infant was the offering.
