| 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 / 40.588725°N 20.848619°E / 40.588725; 20.848619 |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Goat Rock |
| Geography | |
  Guri i Capit
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| Country |  Albania |
| Region | Central Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Devoll |
| Parent range | Morava–Mali i Vashës |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Miocene |
| Mountain type | peak |
| Rock type(s) | conglomerate, molasse |
Guri i Capit (lit. 'Billy Goat Stone') is a peak of the Morava mountain, located within the park of Bozdovec, in the municipality of Devoll, in southeastern Albania. The peak reaches a height of 1,547 m (5,075 ft) and has been designated a natural monument (cat. III).
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 this stone. The word capit in the local dialect, referring to the standard "cjapit", is English for billy goat.
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.
See also
References
- "Databazë e burimeve turistike në Qarkun Korçë" (PDF). turizmi.gov.al. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- Kabo, Mevlan (1991). Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë (1.2 ed.). Tiranë: Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. p. 592.
- Buda, Aleks (1985). Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar. Tiranë: Akademia e Shkencave e RPSSH. p. 1248.