Szelim cave, Natural cave site on Kő-hegy mountain, Tatabánya, Hungary.
The limestone cave extends 45 meters in length and reaches 14 meters in height, featuring two entrance openings and one ceiling aperture.
Archaeological excavations in 1932 revealed evidence of Neanderthal habitation from 70,000 years ago, including stone tools and prehistoric animal remains.
The cave holds multiple Hungarian legends about villagers seeking protection during conflicts, connecting it to regional historical narratives.
Visitors can reach the cave through marked trails from Tatabánya train station or park at Gerecse Kapuja Látogatóközpont for direct access.
The cave structure contains sediment layers exceeding 12 meters in depth, preserving archaeological materials spanning 200,000 years of human presence.
Location: Tatabánya
GPS coordinates: 47.59030,18.40690
Latest update: June 6, 2025 23:36
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