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Maja e Harapit

Maja e Harapit

Mountain in Albania

Maja e Harapit is a mountain peak, situated in the Accursed Mountains range of northern Albania, reaching a height of 2,218 m (7,277 ft). A prominent landmark of Theth Valley, it lies in close proximity to Qafa e Pejës mountain pass, between the Bjeshkët e Nemuna and Jezercë ranges.[1]

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Geology

Dominating the northwestern edge of a large basin, its south wall rises steeply to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) and stretches 800 m (2,600 ft), forming a broad saddle that connects the two ranges. The summit and the surrounding saddle feature rugged rocks, pits, and caves, which penetrate the karst formations. Deep beneath the south wall, an extensive horizontal cave, explored by researchers, spans an impressive length of 2,585 m (8,481 ft) and reaches a depth of 346 m (1,135 ft). Inside this cave, fifteen animal species have been discovered.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Maja e Arapit, Geoquest Kletterführer" (PDF). Geoquest Verlag. August 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  2. [2]
    Christian Zindel; Barbara Hausamann (2008), Wanderführer Nordalbanien – Thethi und Kelmend (in German), München: Huber Verlag, ISBN 978-3-940686-19-0
  3. [3]
    "International Caving Expedition Maja Arapit 2009". 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
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