La Grotte Merveilleuse

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La Grotte Merveilleuse, Natural cave in Ziama Mansouriah, Algeria.

The cave extends 850 meters underground, featuring a massive central chamber with a 40-meter-high ceiling and numerous limestone formations throughout the galleries.

The cave was discovered in 1917 during the construction of National Road 43, leading to its classification as a protected natural site in 1948.

The cave system contains named sections including the Glaciers room, the Great room, and the restricted Paradise room, each displaying natural mineral formations.

Visitors can explore 650 meters of the cave system daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 50 dinars.

The cave maintains a constant temperature of 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year, with humidity levels fluctuating between 60 and 80 percent.

Location: Ziama Mansouriah

Elevation above the sea: 202 m

GPS coordinates: 36.68278,5.51833

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26

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