Ha Gorge
Coordinates: 35°05′06″N 25°50′03″E / 35.08500°N 25.83417°E
Ha Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Χά) is a narrow gorge, at the Monasteraki Dakos, on the eastern part of the island of Crete in Greece. It is located in the west slope of Thrypti mountain range, and exits east of Vasiliki village in the plain of Ierapetra. From this location scenic views overlook Pahia Amos and the bay. Being practically inaccessible to people, the gorge maintains a rich and diverse flora and fauna. Its depth is about 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) and the fissure is said to be one of the largest in the world. Late Minoan IIIC sites are in the area.
The name 'Ha Gorge' is derived from the Greek Cretan dialect hasko (Greek: χάσκω) meaning "separate" or "to gape".
The gorge is located on the north end of the Isthmus of Hierapetra. Access to the geological fault is very difficult. The road approach to the gorge is 110 kilometres (68 mi) along the national highway from Iraklio to Agios Nikolaos and then the approach leads through Ierapetra and the village of Episkopi. From this village, a diversion road over a distance of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) leads to the Thripti, a location of a church. From this location access to the gorge is only by walking.
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