Vrtare Male, Pit cave near Dramalj, Croatia.
The Vrtare Male cave system extends 39 meters deep into the earth, with its lower 10 meters submerged beneath freshwater.
The cave exploration started in 1966 by Mountaineering Society Velebit, leading to the discovery of significant Pleistocene megafauna remains in 2007.
Scientists at the Croatian Natural History Museum conduct research expeditions to study the cave's geological formations and prehistoric animal specimens.
Visitors need specialized caving equipment and professional guidance to explore this protected geological-paleontological natural monument near the Adriatic coast.
The cave contains 184 different Pleistocene fossils, including remains of cave lions, southern mammoths, and Merck's rhinoceros from the last ice age.
GPS coordinates: 45.19333,14.66842
Latest update: March 16, 2025 11:12
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