Ancient Megalopolis Traditional Geocache
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Ancient Megalopolis
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The Great
City of Ancient Megalopolis was seperated by the river Elissona
into two sections, the north and the south. The cache situated at
the north side, where you can see the ruins of the ancient agora,
the temple of the lykeum Zeus, the temple of Rea, the stoa of
Philip, the "Myropolin Lodge (which sold perfumes and oils), the
parliament, the school and many other public buildings. Many of
this sites came to light in recent excavations, but the issue seems
to be forgotten, and you can even see sheeps grazing among the
ancient monuments. Even though the place is one of the most
beautiful and peaceful places I ve ever visited. . Its one of that
place that makes you feel that time goes slower. .
The Myth
Herodotus reported the ancient belief that the Megalopolis area was
a battleground of the Titanomachy. The foundation for this
apparently was the presence of lignite deposits, which are prone to
catch fire in summer and can smoulder and scorch the earth for
weeks (Zeus is supposed to have slain the Titans with lightning
bolts), coupled with the presence of fossil bones of prehistoric
elephants and rhinoceroses. Herodotus also informs his readers that
the bones of "Titans" were exhibited in various places in the
surrounding area at least since the 5th century BC.
The
Cache
The cache is small container with some goods for trade. You are
welcome to take something and leave something for the next, of
equal or greater value. Stealth is required and please replace the
cache EXACTLY as found!! |
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******** FTF massimo ********
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*Small note on cache maintenance: yiannisp
will assist between our annual visits, if needed.
Thanks!
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Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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