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During that time, the region was teeming with livestock, and the land around the village was once used for vineyards. However, an unknown disease destroyed completely this rare sort of grapes which used to thrive 900 m. above the sea-level.
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hamlets, the remains of which can still be seen around the village. The hills surrounding the village are scattered with
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