Opuk quarries, Stone quarry and catacombs system at Mount Opuk, Kerch Peninsula
The Opuk quarries extend through multiple tunnels and caverns, forming an intricate network of passages carved into the limestone bedrock of Mount Opuk.
During World War II, the underground network served as a strategic shelter for resistance groups who established living quarters and conducted operations against German forces.
The quarries contain numerous archaeological artifacts and ancient tools that reveal the methods of stone extraction used by workers throughout different time periods.
Visitors require professional guidance to explore the quarry system due to the complex layout of tunnels and potential safety concerns within the underground passages.
The quarried coquina stone from Opuk contributed to the construction of numerous buildings across the Kerch Peninsula, leaving behind an extensive maze of underground chambers.
GPS coordinates: 45.03570,36.21643
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:41
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