Krka Cave, Cave and archaeological site in Ivancna Gorica, Slovenia
Krka Cave is a horizontal karst formation near Ivancna Gorica that stretches roughly 210 meters and reaches about 30 meters in width. Inside, a central channel flows and becomes active during heavy rainfall, directing water from the surface.
Archaeological excavations in the 1950s uncovered Neolithic pottery in the cave, indicating it had been inhabited for long periods. Later, during the 15th century, local people used it as a refuge from external threats.
This underground space served as shelter during difficult periods in the region's past and is now recognized as an important part of Slovenia's natural heritage. Visitors can sense the connection between nature and human history within this subterranean setting.
Access to the cave involves stone stairs leading up from a lake at the Krka River source area. All visitors must join a guided tour to explore the cave and ensure safety and proper site protection.
The cave houses numerous animal species, including a rare endemic crustacean found only within this underground system. This creature is so specialized for cave conditions that it exists nowhere else in the world.
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