Kakus cave, Prehistoric cave system in Mechernich, Germany
The Kakus cave contains three distinct chambers: the Great Church with its high ceiling, the Dark Chamber, and the Cold Hole within limestone formations.
Archaeological excavations revealed Neanderthal stone tools and three fire sites dating back 80,000 years in the sediment layers of the Great Church chamber.
The limestone cave system holds remnants of early human settlements, Celtic agricultural practices, and cave bear winter quarters from the last ice age.
The adjacent Land-Genuss Cafe serves refreshments from April through September, Tuesday to Friday between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with modified hours in winter.
The entrance features a headless imperial bust of Wilhelm II, installed in 1907, which remained lost until its rediscovery during cleanup work in 1987.
Location: Mechernich
GPS coordinates: 50.54500,6.66000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:11
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