Guri i Capit
Mountain in Albania
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Guri i Capit (lit. 'Billy Goat Stone') is a peak on the Morava Mountains, located within the park of Bozdovec, in the municipality of Devoll, southeastern Albania. The peak reaches a height of 1,547 m (5,075 ft) and has been designated a natural monument (cat. III).[1]
| Guri i Capit | |
|---|---|
View of Guri i Capit | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,547 m (5,075 ft) |
| Prominence | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Isolation | 330 m (1,080 ft) |
| Coordinates | 40°35′19″N 20°50′55″E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Goat Rock |
| Geography | |
  Guri i Capit | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Region | Central Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Devoll |
| Parent range | Morava Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Miocene |
| Mountain type | peak |
| Rock type(s) | conglomerate, molasse |
Etymology
Guri i Capit derives its name from a stone monument found in the park that measures approximately 20–25 m (66–82 ft) in length, 5–10 m (16–33 ft) in width, and roughly 10 m (33 ft) in height. Legend has it that the name was inspired by a goat that fell onto the stone. The word capit in the local dialect, referring to the standard "cjapit", is English for billy goat.[2]
Geology
The monument is predominantly composed of conglomerates and molasse of the Miocene period. Due to variations in erosion and wind effects, it has acquired a captivating shape, resembling a colossal sitting camel. As such, it carries significance in the fields of science, education, aesthetics and tourism.[3]