In past times, this rock was permanently guarded, because the "healing" mushrooms might not be stolen. By way of a cable car the rock's summit could be reached from the mainland, to gather mushrooms there for the pope and others.
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| Dwejra Point: Fungus Rock In past times, this rock was permanently guarded, because the "healing" mushrooms might not be stolen. By way of a cable car the rock's summit could be reached from the mainland, to gather mushrooms there for the pope and others. |
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