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Olympus is the highest mountain of Greece, in the borders of Macedonia with Thessaly. It is 2917 m high. In ancient times, according to mythology, it was the residence of the 12 Gods. During Turkish Rule, it was a lair and stronghold for klephts and armotoloi.

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