tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13249368.post-1117334872861882282005-05-28T19:32:00.000-07:002005-05-28T20:11:15.276-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">AEGAN REGION<br />Gerga</span>, near Alabayır/Çine<br /><br /><img src="http://www.mundus-reizen.com/images/gerga-tempel.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">A series of archaic funerary monument are set on a wild<br />mountainside surrounded by untamed and beatiful lansscape.<br />The most impressive one is built of rough-hewn slabs of stone<br />3 by 4 metres. Traces of monumental sculpture<br />(eg. a metre-wide lion's paw) lie scattered about.<br />The word GERGAS is carved in Greek letters on the<br />monument. Its significance remain obscure</span><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Marked turnoff to Alabayir 7 km s of Cine; 14km good unpaved road to<br />Alabayir; turn right just before village and drive 2 km to quartz mine;<br />than walk 30min. Local guide recommended. Alternative hiking path<br />(1 hr 45 min) from Roman Bridge 21 km S of Cine, dir. Mugla<br /><br />Cinar Restaurant/Petrol Ofisi Station in Eskicine, on Highway 8 km<br />of S of Cine. Tasty food, shady terrace. Tel +90 (0256) 724 2541</span><br /></span>Adminnoreply@blogger.com