Караларские каменоломни

The Karalar quarries extend over 800 meters from east to west, featuring a network of underground tunnels measuring approximately 6300 meters in total length.

During World War II, three partisan detachments operated within these quarries, using the underground passages as shelters and strategic positions against opposing forces.

The tunnels contain numerous inscriptions from quarry workers dating back to 1902, documenting the mining activities and social life of the local limestone extraction industry.

The passages maintain an average height of 4 meters and width of 4 meters, with multiple levels of excavation requiring proper lighting equipment for safe exploration.

The quarries remained inaccessible until 1996 due to their location within a specialized military aviation testing ground for nuclear experiments.

Location: Lenine Raion of Crimea

GPS coordinates: 45.42043,36.18133

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:09