Petzoldův lom

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Petzoldův lom, Limestone quarry in Srbsko, Czech Republic.

The quarry lies on the left bank of Berounka River between Srbsko and Karlstejn, featuring exposed Devonian rock layers and multiple industrial structures.

C.T. Petzold and Company established the quarry in 1916 to extract limestone for steelworks, sugar factories, and later expanded into fertilizer production.

The southeastern section contained Sloupova Cave, which yielded important archaeological discoveries from Middle Paleolithic and Neolithic periods through 1940s excavations.

The quarry maintains several original structures, including a reflector tower that provided illumination for night operations during its active period.

The Petzold cave system, discovered after 2000, extends over 700 meters underground, ranking as the sixth longest cave network in Cesky Kras region.

Location: Srbsko

GPS coordinates: 49.93217,14.15127

Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:25

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