Ahshtyr cave

The Akhshtyr cave is located on the right side of the Akhshtyr gorge, above the Mzymta River, in the Adler district of Sochi. This cave was discovered in 1903 by French scientist Edouard Martel. The cave is known for the fact that here were found the sites of primitive people - Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons.

The cave can be accessed through an entrance located at an altitude of 120 meters above the river level. The length of the cave is, according to some, 160 meters, according to others - 270 meters. The corridor 20 meters long ends with two halls. In the cave you can see the dead-end grottoes, see the remains of cave paintings of primitive man, admire stalactites. From the observation deck, located next to the cave, there is a magnificent view. The cave is equipped with stairs and steps, it has artificial lighting.

Archaeological excavations in the cave have been carried out several times since 1936. In addition to the sites of primitive man, the bones of ancient animals, flint tools used by Neanderthals were found here.