Caves of Azerbaijan facts for kids

Azerbaijan is home to many natural caves. Most of these caves are called karstic caves, which means they formed in limestone rock when water dissolved it over a very long time. Other caves are volcanic caves, also known as lava tubes, which formed from flowing lava.

These caves were super important long ago! They were the first shelters and homes for early Stone Age hominids (ancient human-like creatures) and then for humans. Imagine living in a cave thousands of years ago!

The lower jawbone of an ancient hominid, nicknamed Azykhantrop, was found in Azykh Cave. You can see it on display at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan.

Azykh Cave is one of the most famous caves in Azerbaijan. It's known as a very old home for Stone Age hominids. Scientists have found that people from the Acheulean and Mousterian cultures lived here. During the Mousterian period, Neanderthals (a type of ancient human) called Azykh Cave their home.

Exploring Azerbaijan's Caves

There are many cool caves in Azerbaijan. Here's a list of some of them:

Groups of Caves in Azerbaijan

Sometimes, a group of caves are connected to each other, forming a "cave complex." Here are some of these interesting cave complexes in Azerbaijan:

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