Monday, November 13, 2006
11 Nov Long day on the road feeling like a tourist.
We're covering some territory now, that we wouldn't access alone but it means we travel in a minibus as a group and stop at attractions, then move on to the next. Photo opportunities but little interaction with the locals.
Investigated ancient beehive houses believed to be the earliest form of 'house' - the design and form dating from 5000BC. Made of mud, manure and straw and offering excellent insulation from heat and cold. Now just used for storage but some were still occupied until 1960's concrete housing introduced.
Visited the dead cities of Serjillo and Bede. Summer homes of the mesapotamians (sp?) but deserted in 7AD when it is believed earthquakes threatened the area. Now the ruins are surrounded by fertile volcanic farm land and olive and pistachio groves.
We're covering some territory now, that we wouldn't access alone but it means we travel in a minibus as a group and stop at attractions, then move on to the next. Photo opportunities but little interaction with the locals.
Investigated ancient beehive houses believed to be the earliest form of 'house' - the design and form dating from 5000BC. Made of mud, manure and straw and offering excellent insulation from heat and cold. Now just used for storage but some were still occupied until 1960's concrete housing introduced.
Visited the dead cities of Serjillo and Bede. Summer homes of the mesapotamians (sp?) but deserted in 7AD when it is believed earthquakes threatened the area. Now the ruins are surrounded by fertile volcanic farm land and olive and pistachio groves.
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