Khomuli Cave Natural Monument

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Khomuli Cave Natural Monument
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Inside Khomuli Cave
Map showing the location of Khomuli Cave Natural Monument
Map showing the location of Khomuli Cave Natural Monument
Nearest cityTsqaltubo
Coordinates42°18′53.3″N 42°38′07.0″E / 42.314806°N 42.635278°E / 42.314806; 42.635278Coordinates: 42°18′53.3″N 42°38′07.0″E / 42.314806°N 42.635278°E / 42.314806; 42.635278
Area0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi)
Established2007
Governing bodyAgency of Protected Areas
Websiteხომულის მღვიმის ბუნების ძეგლი

Khomuli Cave Natural Monument (Georgian: ხომულის მღვიმე) is a karst cave located 3.7 km to the south from village Khomuli, Tsqaltubo Municipality in Imereti region of Georgia, 160 meters above sea level.[1]

Morphology[]

Khomuli karst cave was formed in limestones. Total length - 4 meters. In the front of the cave entrance, on the surface, there is an oval-shaped lake, 5 meters deep and 30 meters in circumference. Through the underground waterways lake is connected to the Tsqaltubo water reservoir (Tsivi Lake). At the cave entrance there is a raised cornice. Cave is divided into two parts. The main part is rather extensive with numerous karst formations, some looks like footprints. The other part is a narrow tunnel, which can be accessed only with special equipment. At the bottom of the tunnel there is a small lake.[2]

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