The Staromuradymovskaya Cave, also known as "Muradymovskaya-1" or "Smoked", is one of the main attractions of the Muradymovskoye Gorge Nature Reserve. Along with the Golubiny Grotto and Novomuradymovskaya Cave, it is very popular among tourists and researchers. The cave got its name "Smoked" because of the soot and smoke that cover its walls and c
Dove Grotto (Muradymovskoe Gorge)
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The Golubiny Grotto, also known as the Golubiny Cave, is one of the most famous and visited caves of the Muradymovskoye Gorge Nature Reserve. The cave got its name thanks to the pigeons and bats that have chosen this place.
The Golubiny Grotto is located three kilometers from the village of Muradymovo (Yuldybaevo 3-e) in the Kugarchinsky District, on the right bank of the Bolshoy Ik River, at an altitude of 102 meters above the river. The cave offers a picturesque view of the surrounding area: the Muradymovo Gorge, the Bolshoy Ik River and the Muradymovo children's tourist base. The entrance to the cave is clearly visible from the shore.
History of the study
The Golubiny Grotto was first examined by geologist N.A. Preobrazhensky in 1942. In the 1960s and 1970s, archaeologist O.N. Bader, who found tools of primitive labor, coal, burnt clay and animal bones. A total of 14 stone products were found.
Characteristics and description of the cave
The length of the cave is 69.3 meters. The entrance to the cave is a grotto three meters high and eighteen meters wide. Behind the entrance begins a hole about two meters long and 40 centimeters high, which is covered with wet clay and must be overcome by crawling. This hole connects the grotto with a small cave, the floor of which is covered with stone blocks and wet clay. There are numerous stalactites on the ceiling of the cave.
Rock paintings and archaeological finds
One of the main features of the Dove Grotto is the flint products dating back to the Mesolithic era and the sites of ancient man discovered here. These finds indicate the importance of the cave as an archaeological site.
Current status and accessibility
To get to the Golubiny Grotto, you need to wade across the Bolshoy Ik River several times and walk to the Muradymovo children's camp. The cave is clearly visible from the path leading through the forest, and then up a steep path over rocks and soil. Inside the cave, you can go deeper through a low hole that leads to the next grotto, smaller in size.
Conclusion
The Golubiny Grotto is not only a natural wonder, but also an important archaeological site. Its unique features, including archaeological finds and picturesque views, make it popular among tourists and researchers. The cave continues to attract attention with both its history and natural beauty.
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