Murgana
mountain in Filiates municipality, Greece
Murgana (lit. 'Dark side') is a summit in southern Albania and northern Greece. Rising to an elevation of 1,806 m (5,925 ft), it constitutes the highest peak of the Mali i Gjerë–Stugarë range.
Etymology
In Albanian, Murgana is a compound in its definite form, combining the words murg and anë, which translates to "Dark side". Although murg is most commonly understood to mean monk, it can also be interpreted as dark or shadowed. The name perhaps derives from the often shaded northern face of the summit, as observed from satellite imagery.
Geography
The summit lies southeast of Muzinë Pass, where the Mali i Gjerë–Stugarë range continues toward the border region. It is then connected to a number of peaks including Muzinë (1,155 m), Platevuni (1,160 m), Kërrës (1,225 m) and Stugarë (1,760 m), forming a continuous mountain corridor. The southeastern extension of the ridge culminates at Murgana, which geographically marks the outermost section of the range.
Geology
Murgana is characterized by steep, rugged walls in its summit area, particularly along the northeastern side. Multiple cirque headwalls are clearly visible from afar.
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