New Athos Cave, Show cave in Novyy Afon, Georgia.
The cave system extends over 1900 meters beneath Iverskaya Mountain, featuring multiple chambers with limestone formations, underground lakes, and stone waterfalls.
Local resident Givi Smyr discovered the cave entrance in 1961 through a deep shaft, leading an expedition team to explore the initial 135-meter descent.
The cave chambers received names reflecting Abkhazian heritage, including Anakopia, Makhadzhirov, and Nartaa, representing historical places and folk tales.
Visitors access the cave through a dedicated underground railway system that transports them to the entrance, followed by a 1.5-kilometer guided walking route.
The cave maintains a constant temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and contains two underground lakes, Anatolia and Blue Lake, within its largest chamber.
Location: Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia
Elevation above the sea: 220 m
Length: 3,285 m
Website: http://dpashka.narod.ru/cave.html
GPS coordinates: 43.09065,40.81001
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20
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