Nazodelavo Cave Natural Monument
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Nazodelavo Cave Natural Monument (Georgian: ნაზოდელავოს მღვიმე) is a karst cave 6.8 km to the north from village Akhuti in Chkhorotsqu Municipality in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of Georgia.[1] Cave is located on the left bank of river Zana (Khobi river tributary), 290 meters above sea level.[2] Nazodelavo means the dwelling of Zodelavos. According to cave narratives, it was used as a means of defense in the middle ages.[3]
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Nazodelavo Cave Natural Monument | |
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Nazodelavo Cavern | |
Nearest city | Zugdidi |
Coordinates | 42°30′21.9″N 42°13′16.3″E |
Area | 0.14 km2 (0.054 sq mi) |
Established | 2013 |
Governing body | Agency of Protected Areas |
Website | Nazodelavo Cave Natural Monument |
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