Kniazhi Skeli, Geological monument in Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine.
Kniazhi Skeli is a geological monument in Zakarpattia Oblast featuring distinctive rock masses spread across about one hectare of land. The formations display multiple layers and types of stone shaped by erosion and weathering over millions of years.
The site was officially recognized and protected as a natural monument in 1969. These rock formations have existed since the Carpathian Mountains began forming about 70 million years ago.
The site attracts school groups and geology students who use the rock formations as an outdoor classroom. Teachers and guides explain how nature has shaped stone over thousands of years and what this tells us about Earth's history.
The rock formations can be reached on foot via marked trails from nearby villages and are accessible year-round. Spring and summer offer the best conditions for viewing and walking the trails safely and comfortably.
The mineral makeup of these rocks reveals secrets about how the entire Carpathian range was formed. Scientists studying the stone layers here have uncovered important clues about large-scale mountain building processes across the whole region.
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