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Ahshtyrskaya Cave, Russia

From series “Famous Stables of Ancient People”
The Akhshtyrskaya Cave is also an outstanding archaeological place in the world. This cave you can find in Sochi, Russia. Edouard Alfred Martel, a French scientist, had found it during the large researching in 1903. In 1936, archaeologist Sergei Nikolayevich Zamyatin excavated the first prehistoric human remains.

Ahshtyrskaya Cave, Russia The large researchers were held there until 2008. There were found about 6 000 parts of animals’ bones. Mostly from dears, goats, bison, wolves, foxes and other animals. The first inhabitants of the cave were the Neanderthals more than 70 000 years ago. When they had left the planet, the cave became inhabited for about 20 000 years. After this period, it became home for Cro-Magnon man.

Since 1999 the Akhshtyrskaya Cave is included in a list of every excursion. You can get there only with the organized excursion group. The huge cave is equipped with special ladders and it is also lightened. When you order an excursion, you can see not only the cave itself but also the wonderful suburbs and the Akhshtyrskaya ravine. It is known thanks to its adorable nature beauties. Those who want to visit this unique archaeological place have to be prepared that this cave is located in a quite remote mountainous area. In order to get to the cave, you have to overdo a complex trail on foot. Next - Vorontsovskaya Cave


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Sberbank' located in 1.09 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Hertz' is located in 8 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'STO skhod-razval , zamena masla!' in 6.61 km
Supermarket: 'Gold fish' in 0.45 km
Parking: 'Velobaza Tsdo' in 8 km
Apotheek: 'Budte zdorovy' in 7.04 km
Police station: 'private security' in 10 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Akhshtyrskiy Kanyon, Piknikovyy Kompleks' in 0.3 km
Railway station: 'Aeroport Sochi (Adler)' in 9 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Adler-Sochi International Airport AER - in 9 km
 »  Pashkovsky Airport KRR - in 180 km
 »  Stavropol Airport STW - in 244 km
 »  Batumi Airport BUS - in 249 km
 »  Vityazevo Airport AAQ - in 267 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Ahshtyrskaya Cave

Amosov's House

Located in 8 km from Ahshtyrskaya Cave
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Rooms: 6
Rooms at Amosov's House are air-conditioned and come a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom. Some of them … More: photo, rates and booking
Viktoria

Located in 9 km from Ahshtyrskaya Cave
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Rooms: 70
The bright, air-conditioned rooms of the guest house are decorated in classic style. Each room includes a TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Bossa

Located in 10 km from Ahshtyrskaya Cave
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Rooms: 10
The bright, air-conditioned rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and classic-style décor. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a … More: photo, rates and booking
Yunost Hotel

Located in 11 km from Ahshtyrskaya Cave
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Rooms: 72
The bright, air-conditioned rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and classic-style décor. Each room comes with a TV, a refrigerator and a private … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Canyon Psaho
4 km - Canyon Psaho
In Russia, there are also several places with dangerous faults. One of them is situated in Sochi National Park. Canyon Psaho is a real tectonic fault. The great canyon is divided on two - a dry and a wet. On the bottom of the wet canyon goes a river and a dry part …
Mzimta River
6 km - Mzimta River
Mzimta river, which is located in the Krasnodar region, not far from Sochi, is one of the permanent places for rafting competitions in Russia. The uniqueness of this river is that it is ideal for beginners as well as for experienced athletes. The name of the river is …
Vorontsovskaya Cave
11 km - Vorontsovskaya Cave
Vorontsovskaya Cave has also placed in Sochi, Russia. It is not just a cave – it is a huge complex of caves which is in the top 10 huge cave complexes of the world. Its length is about 11,5 km and it has 14 entrances. For a long time, there had lived the ancient …
Tsandripshsky Temple
17 km - Tsandripshsky Temple
Another amazing religious object is the Tsandripshsky temple that was built in the 6th century. It is located in the picturesque village of Gantiadi. According to historical records, in ancient times it housed a fortress and a settlement. In the Middle Ages, a …
Miussera Temple
52 km - Miussera Temple
Abkhazia is also rich in unique Christian sites. One of the most amazing ancient temples that is worth looking is in the Miussera reserve. The national reserve is very picturesque; it is located near the popular beach resort of Golden Bay. Amidst of its extensive …
Bedia Cathedral
158 km - Bedia Cathedral
In Abkhazia, pilgrims and tourists have an opportunity to visit another important religious object, the Bedia Cathedral. It is located in the village of Agubedia. The landmark was built in the late 10th century. This cathedral was consecrated in honor of Our Lady of …

Top destination around Ahshtyrskaya Cave - Khosta

The surroundings of Hosta are rich with boxwood forests. Such number of such forests cannot be seen anywhere in the world. Nearby the resort, there is yew and boxwood grove that occupies over 300 hectares. On its territory, there are preserved trees aged over 800 years. The grove is a true natural museum in the open air. The grove was declared a natural reserve in 1930. The ruins of the ancient constructions aged over 1.5 thousand years were found on its territory.

If you don’t want to go far beyond the resort to see natural beauties, you can visit the local Park of Culture and Leisure. It is located near the main beach of Hosta. The park is well-equipped. On its territory, there are a lot of benches, gazebos, and children’s playgrounds. Not far from the park, there is the market where you can buy the most popular products of the local production and souvenirs.
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