Vrysinas (βρύσινας) is a mountain peak south ofRethymno reaching a peak of 858 metres. There is an archaeological site of an ancientMinoanpeak sanctuary.

Aside fromChania, Vrysinas is currently the westernmost discovered Minoan site.

Vrysinas has yielded a singleLinear A inscription on the fragment of a stone table. Miniature vases were also found at Vrysinas. Similar vases were found atPetsofas andKarphi.

An eagle talon and several boar's tusks were uniquely found at the Vrysinaspeak sanctuary.

• Jones, Donald W. 1999Peak Sanctuaries and Sacred Caves in Minoan CreteISBN 91-7081-153-9

35°18′42″N24°29′47″E / 35.31167°N 24.49639°E /35.31167; 24.49639

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