Small Azish Cave, Natural monument cave in Apsheronsky District, Russia.
Small Azish Cave is an underground cavern system in Apsheronsky District featuring natural limestone formations. The chambers contain hanging stalactites and rising stalagmites that have developed over time throughout the passage.
The cave formed over millions of years through water carving limestone in the region. Since the Russian Empire period, researchers have studied it and recorded its geological history.
The cave holds a place in local storytelling and regional traditions about the landscape. Visitors can sense how this formation connects the community to the natural world around them.
Access typically happens through organized tours where safety gear is provided by guides. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes and be ready for wet and uneven ground inside.
The cave keeps a steady temperature year-round, allowing rare minerals to form and specialized cave organisms to thrive. This stable environment creates conditions found nowhere else in the region.
Location: Apsheronsky District
GPS coordinates: 44.12255,40.02858
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08
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