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The Red Caves, also known as Kyzil-Koba, are the longest cave in Crimea: more than 26 kilometers of passageways have been explored. They were formed in limestones of the Jurassic period and consist of three caves with six floors, and lie on the slopes of Dovhorukivska Yayla, about 3 km from the village of Perevalne.
There is a route for tourists about 500 meters long with electric lighting. The underground river Kyzylkobinka flows through the cave, which falls to the outside with the Su-Uchkan waterfall, and one of the largest stalactites in Europe is hidden inside - about 8 meters long and about 8 thousand years old.
The cave works all year round, because the temperature underground is stable and the weather above is almost irrelevant. The tourist part is led by a guide, but only trained speleologists go deeper into the complex water system. People of the Kyzyl-Kobin culture once lived here, seven centuries BC.
FAQFrequently asked questions
What are the Red Caves and why are they interesting?
This is the longest cave in Crimea - more than 26 km of passageways have been explored. It was formed in limestones of the Jurassic period, consists of three caves (Kharanykh-Koba, Iel-Koba, Romashka) with six floors. The second name is Kyzil-Koba.
How to get there?
The caves lie on the slopes of Dovhorukivska Yayla, about 3 km from the village of Perevalne in the Simferopol district. The landmark is simple: first to Perevalny, then up the beam to the entrance.
What can be seen inside?
The equipped tourist route stretches for about 500 m with electric lighting. The underground river Kyzylkobinka flows through the cave and falls outside through the Su-Uchkan waterfall. Here is one of the largest stalactites in Europe - about 8 meters long and about 8 thousand years old, so don't rush to suppress it.
When is the best time to come and is a tour necessary?
The cave is open all year round, and the temperature underground is stable, so the weather above is almost irrelevant. The tourist part is led with a guide, but further into the system (difficulty category 4B) - only for trained speleologists.
Is there anything historical here?
So, traces of the Kyzyl-Kobin culture of the VII-VI centuries BC were found in the caves - the remains of settlements and artifacts. The first written mention of the cave dates back to 1803, and serious research began in 1879.
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