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Wouter Ernst
May 1, 2025
Hiking
Standing stone. Left there by nature, not erected by man. Otherwise, nothing too special. kefaloniageopark.gr/en/node/528
Rainer
April 16, 2026
Hiking
The Araklis Monolith (Greek: Άρακλης) is one of the most famous geological menhirs on the Greek island of Ithaca. It is located about 600 meters east of the mountain village of Anogi and reaches a height of nine meters.
The name "Araklis" is a
popular variation of Hercules, the hero of Greek mythology, to whom this impressive boulder is dedicated.
Contrary to earlier assumptions,
it is not an artificial megalithic monument, but a purely natural geological formation of Upper Cretaceous limestone. The spindle-shaped form was created over millions of years through karstification (dissolution of the rock by water).
The name "Araklis" is a
popular variation of Hercules, the hero of Greek mythology, to whom this impressive boulder is dedicated.
Contrary to earlier assumptions,
it is not an artificial megalithic monument, but a purely natural geological formation of Upper Cretaceous limestone. The spindle-shaped form was created over millions of years through karstification (dissolution of the rock by water).
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