Moundiko Nature Trail - Part 2
Old Building
Having finished my cave diversion I set off on the road again. I soon came across this ruin on my left. If you are puzzled by these, don't be. An explanation will soon be forthcoming.
Sign Number 10
Sure enough, here it is:
This hut (stiain) is a significant example of the numerous huts and shelters located in the Akamas Peninsula. Inside there is also a fireplace. The hut belongs to the Agapios Malietzis family who comes from Kathikas and was bult by himself around 1940. It was used for temporary stay during the period when farmers harvested the olives and locusts, plotted the land, sowed and reaped cereals. It is a drystone construction, made of stones without bonding mortar / without the use of clay or cement between the stones. Dry stone constructions are an important factor of the local identity and constitute an important component of the Cypriot rural landscape.
They form retaining walls, support agricultural terraces, set property boundaries, form animal enclosures, huts, beehives, wells and underground water channels, kilns for the production of lime, gypsum and charcoal. Dry stone constructions pave floors for yards, passages, threshing floors, bridges, streets. Dry stone structures are strongly related with environmental protection, both for the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity and for soil protection.
In 2018, eight countries (Cyprus, Greece, France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia), following the initiative of Cyprus and Greece, succeeded in registering the Dry stone Art - Knowledge and Techniques in the UNESCO Representative List for the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Here's One We Prepared Earlier
The little house is quite impressive. You can wander inside it too.
Cool In Summer, Warm In Winter
I'm not sure what they meant by harvesting locusts on that sign. Then again, it is my fault for not being able to read the Greek version. A search on the internet revealed that there was a locust infestation back in 2004, but that was described as an extremely rare event. However, a bit more digging returned information on locust bean gum, which is made from the fruit of the carob tree. So I imagine they were referring to that.
Nice Rocks
There are some nice rocks around the house too. Anyway, back onto the trail, we will soon be at the turning you need to take.
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