There are several caves of archaeological interest in the plateau and surrounding mountains. The Psychro Cave (, also Diktaean / Diktaian Cave) in the Dikti mountains near the village of Psychro () is reputedly the birthplace of Zeus according to Greek Mythology. Zeus is also said to have used the cave as his hiding place after abducting Europa. The archeological site of Karfi, believed to be the last outpost of the Minoan civilization is located in the mountains immediately north of the plateau.