The official name for the cave is simply Cave of Pendeli, it is known as Daveli's cave cave because it is believed that an infamous thief from the 19th century used it as one of his hideout, yet this is still not verifiable.

The cave was first noticed in the 5th century, the surrounding areas were being quarried for marble for the Acrolopis and the cave was discovered by chance.

The cave as been used for many different religious purposes including a place of worship for the followers of the nymphs, a small orthodox church and was and maybe at times still is used by occultists. Also many times throughout its history the cave as been used as shelter for civilians.

There have been many reports of strange goings on at the cave incuding apparritions been seen, noises being hears, and odd balls of light floating and darting around the cave.