AEGAN REGION
Gerga, near Alabayır/Çine



A series of archaic funerary monument are set on a wild
mountainside surrounded by untamed and beatiful lansscape.
The most impressive one is built of rough-hewn slabs of stone
3 by 4 metres. Traces of monumental sculpture
(eg. a metre-wide lion's paw) lie scattered about.
The word GERGAS is carved in Greek letters on the
monument. Its significance remain obscure
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Marked turnoff to Alabayir 7 km s of Cine; 14km good unpaved road to
Alabayir; turn right just before village and drive 2 km to quartz mine;
than walk 30min. Local guide recommended. Alternative hiking path
(1 hr 45 min) from Roman Bridge 21 km S of Cine, dir. Mugla

Cinar Restaurant/Petrol Ofisi Station in Eskicine, on Highway 8 km
of S of Cine. Tasty food, shady terrace. Tel +90 (0256) 724 2541