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Hymettus
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Hymettus (hīmĕ`təs), Gr. Imittós, mountain range, E central Greece, in Attica, extending c.10 mi (16 km) between Athens and the Saronic Gulf. Mt. Hymettus (c.3,370 ft/1,030 m) is the highest point. It is noted for its honey. Marble has been quarried there since antiquity.
Hymettus
a mountain in SE Greece, in Attica east of Athens: famous for its marble and for honey. Height: 1032 m (3386 ft.)


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The fire on Wednesday burned electricity pylons on Mount Hymettus and shut down a major power network, causing blackouts in the city for several hours.
Forest fire threatens Greek capital by Aljazeera.net
Fanned by high winds and soaring temperatures, yesterday's flames destroyed vast tracts of Mount Hymettus, around the Glyka Nera area east of Athens, sending clouds of acrid smoke into the skies and damaging power lines.
Fires stoke anger at Greek government by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
The fire on Wednesday burned electricity pylons on Mount Hymettus and shut down a major power network, causing blackouts in the city for several hours.
Forest fire threatens Greek capital by Aljazeera.net
 
 
 
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