Bentael Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Knagur Green: Due to no response from the CO after the request to maintain or replace the cache, I am archiving it to, stop it showing on the listings and/or to create place for the geocaching community.

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Knagur Green
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Hidden : 2/11/2010
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Located in the foothills northeast of Byblos (Jbeil) is the pine forest that comprises the BENTAEL Nature Reserve. One of the smallest nature reserves in Lebanon, at 1.5km2,

Invisible to tourists at first site, the determined visitor can find St. John’s rock-cut hermitage and chapel. This 12th century dwelling is located 8m above the ground. Visitors can reach it from the hiking trails. It is composed of three cavities. The first, located approximately 8m from the bottom of the hill, was only accessible by ropes. Researchers believe this cavity was used for habitation and as a refuge in case of attacks in wars. The opening to the cave is partially enclosed by a stone wall. The second cavity shelters the remains of St. John’s chapel. The third cavity houses a water reservoir approximately 2.5m deep and 2m wide. It was used to collect rain water. At the entrance to this cavity stand two old oak trees. The major activities inside the Bentael Nature Reserve are hiking and bird watching.

This is how to reach Bentael Nature Reserve from Beirut:
From Beirut, take the highway north to Jbeil, which is approximately 47km. Upon reaching Jbeil, take the highway east to Bentael. You will pass by Edde (about 2km from Jbeil). It takes about 15 minutes (5-7km) to reach Bentael from Jbeil.

Visitors can access the reserve via the entrance A:

N 34 08.387 E 35 42.230

The Geocache is hidden on the trail under a rock.

The GEOCACHE is a small tupperware. It contains a logbook + 2 items: a tiny dolphin and a tiny frog. There's no pencil in the tupperware.

Good luck !

LONG LIVE GEOCACHING !

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur ebpx haqre juvpu gur pnpur vf uvqqra vf znexrq ol n fznyy pebff

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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