Dikti or Dicte 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. On the north of the main massif, the Lasithi Plateau is located. The topology of the m…Dikti or Dicte 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. On the north of the main massif, the Lasithi Plateau is located. The topology of the mountain range is rich with plateaus, valleys and secondary peaks. Some important peaks are Spathi, Afentis Christos/Psari Madara, Lazaros, Madara, Skafidaras, Katharo Tsivi, Sarakino, Afentis, Selena, Varsami, Toumpa Moutsounas, Platia Korfi, Mahairas, Virgiomeno Oros. 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, Kermes oaks, cypresses, Holm Oaks and Cretan Maples. The fertile valleys and plateaus of Dikti/Dicte are of significant importance in the local economy.
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