Kapova Cave
CountryRussia
RegionBashkortostan
Discovered1760
Size/Depth3 km surveyed
About Kapova Cave
Contains over 150 Paleolithic paintings in red and black. Images include mammoths, horses, and bison. Some paintings date to 16,000 years ago. The cave has two levels connected by a steep shaft. A rare example of eastern European cave art.
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