Shusha Cave camp, Stone Age cave in Shusha District, Azerbaijan.
Shusha Cave camp is a natural cave formation on the left bank of Dashalty River with multiple chambers and passages extending deep into the mountain. The system features various interconnected spaces that can be explored throughout its interior.
The cave shows evidence of Stone Age habitation with numerous tools and artifacts discovered within its chambers. These findings suggest that early people used the site as shelter.
The cave holds traditional importance for local residents who maintain tales about ancient settlers using this shelter during their nomadic movements.
Access requires permission from local authorities and appropriate hiking gear for the steep approach to the cave entrance. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven terrain.
The chamber displays distinctive geological formations that indicate prehistoric water flow patterns through limestone. These formations reveal details about the environmental conditions during early habitation.
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