Duruitoarea Defile, Geological monument near Duruitoarea village, Moldova
The limestone formations extend across 40 hectares along the left bank of the Ciuhur River, featuring numerous caves and natural hollows in the cliffs.
Archaeological excavations in 1958 revealed three distinct levels of human occupation dating back to the Lower Paleolithic period, approximately 160,000 years ago.
The caves within the defile contain evidence of early human settlements, including flint tools, fossilized animal bones, and ancient fire hearth remnants.
The natural monument lies under the administration of Costești City Hall, with proposals pending for improved tourist infrastructure and informational displays.
Research teams documented remains of 54 mammal species and 29 bird species, including fossils of extinct animals such as woolly mammoths and ancient bison.
Location: Rîșcani District
GPS coordinates: 47.87038,27.26581
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:59
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