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The Hyblaean Mountains (Sicilian: Munt'Ibblei; Italian: Monti Iblei; Latin: Hyblaei montes)[1] is a mountain range in south-eastern Sicily, Italy. It straddles the provinces of Ragusa, Syracuse and Catania. The highest peak of the range is Monte Lauro, at 986 m.

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Hyblaean Mountains
Location of Monti Iblei.
Highest point
Elevation	986 m (3,235 ft)
Coordinates	37°06′58″N 14°49′13″E
Geography
Hyblaean Mountains Italy
Location	Province of Ragusa, Province of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Climbing
Easiest route	mountain walk from the road at Buscemi

History

The name derives from the Siculi king Hyblon, who gave a portion of his territory to Greek colonists to build the town of Megara Hyblaea.

Geology

The range is composed of white limestone rocks, characterized by Karst topography. Originally a plateau, rivers have eroded the landscape, forming numerous deep canyons. In the coastal area sandstone is also present. In some areas, such as that of Monte Lauro (once part of a submerged volcanic complex), volcanic rocks are also present. The hyblaean area is characterized by a high seismic risk.[2]

Landscape

The Hyblaean Mountains are characterized by gentle slopes, interrupted by sharp valleys. In the central area are numerous woods which are intermingled with dry stone walls of typical of south-eastern Sicily. The more populated coastal area is characterised by terraced hills with Mediterranean vegetation, rising up to a plateau cultivated by olive trees, vines, citrus fruit and almonds. Other crops include grain and maize.

Hyblaean Mountains host the archaeological remains of the medieval castles of Ferla, Buscemi and Cassaro. Their discovery is relatively recent and mainly due to the archaeological campaign held in the area from 2011 to 2013.[2]

Main sights

Main attractions of the area include the Baroque towns of Ragusa, Modica and Palazzolo Acreide, the Necropolis of Pantalica and Cava Ispica.

Peaks

The main peaks of the Monti Iblei are:

• Monte Lauro 986m
• Monte Casale 910m
• Monte Arcibessi 907m
• Serra Brugio 870m
• Monte Raci 610m
• Monte Racello 530m
• Monti Climiti 410m

Rivers

The range is drained by several rivers, which flow into either the Mediterranean Sea or the Ionian sea.

River Length Province Anapo[3] 59 km Syracuse Irminio[4] 55 km Ragusa Dirillo 54 km Ragusa - Catania Helorus (river)[5] 45 km Ragusa - Syracuse Cassibile (river)[6] 30 km Syracuse

River Length Province Ippari[7] 28 km Ragusa Asinaro 22 km Syracuse Modica (stream)[8] 22 km Ragusa Tellesimo (stream)[9] 14 km Ragusa - Syracuse Ciane 08 km Syracuse

References

Bibliography

• Grandi Montagne - Sicilia. 2007.

На других языках

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[de] Monti Iblei

Die Monti Iblei, auch Hybläische Berge genannt, sind ein Gebirge auf Sizilien. Es liegt im Südosten der Insel in den Freien Gemeindekonsortien Syrakus und Ragusa. Das Kalksteingebirge ist teilweise von Lavadecken überprägt und wird von tiefen Schluchten durchzogen. Höchste Erhebung ist der 986 m hohe Monte Lauro südwestlich des Ortes Buccheri. In den Monti Iblei entspringen die Flüsse Tellaro, Dirillo und Cassibile.

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- [en] Hyblaean Mountains

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[es] Montes Ibleos

Los Montes Ibleos (en italiano, Monti Iblei[1]) son una cadena de colinas localizada en la parte sudeste de Sicilia, comprendida entre las provincias de Ragusa, Siracusa y Catania. El Monte Lauro es la cima más alta, con una altura de 986 msnm. Otras cimas de la cadena son Monte Casale (910 m) y Monte Arcibessi (906 m).

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[fr] Monts Hybléens

Les monts Hybléens (Monti Iblei en italien) sont une chaîne collineuse située dans la partie sud-orientale de la Sicile. Le mont Lauro est le sommet le plus haut et a une altitude de 986 mètres. Sur les contreforts des monts Hybléens alternent collines calcaires et plateaux semi-désertiques.

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[it] Monti Iblei

I Monti Iblei (Munt'Ibblei in siciliano, pronunciato /mʊn.tɪbˈblɛ.ɪ/) sono un altopiano montuoso,di origine tettonica, localizzato nella parte sud-orientale della Sicilia, compresa tra il libero consorzio comunale di Ragusa, il libero consorzio comunale di Siracusa e in minima parte nella città metropolitana di Catania. Il monte Lauro, posto al confine tra il siracusano e il ragusano, è la cima più alta, con un'altezza di 987 m s.l.m. Altre cime elevate della catena sono monte Casale (910 m) e monte Arcibessi (906 m).

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[ru] Иблеи

Иблеи или Иблейские (Гиблейские) горы (итал. Monti Iblei, сиц. Munti Ibblei) — горный хребет на юго-востоке Сицилии. Расположены к северу от Рагузы и западнее Сиракузы на территории провинций Катания, Рагуза и Сиракуза.

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