Kyzyl-Koba, Cave system in Crimea Peninsula
Kyzyl-Koba is a cave system on the Crimea Peninsula that extends across six levels and contains numerous passages, chambers, and underground waterways within limestone formations. The total explorable length reaches about 27 kilometers, with different sections offering varying degrees of development and accessibility.
Archaeological excavations in this cave system have revealed bronze artifacts dating to the 7th and 6th centuries BCE, including vessels and weapons. These findings indicate that the system was inhabited and used for various purposes during ancient times.
The name comes from the Crimean Tatar language and refers to the reddish tones in the rock walls caused by iron oxide deposits. Visitors can observe these characteristic colorations clearly in the lit sections of the system.
The system offers two different route options: a one-hour guided tour covering about 500 meters of developed pathways or a four-hour more challenging route for experienced explorers. Visitors should choose in advance based on fitness level and caving experience to ensure the best fit.
The cave system contains the underground river Kizilkobinka, which emerges at the surface to form the Su-Uchkhan waterfall. This transition from subterranean to surface water flow is one of the complex's most remarkable features.
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