Peștera Muierilor, Baia de Fier

Name: Peștera Muierilor
Address: din DJ655, Baia de Fier, Romania

#1 among attractions in Baia de Fier

Top attraction, Mountain, View point, Archaeological site

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Peștera Muierilor, or Peștera Muierii, is an elaborate cave system located in the Baia de Fier commune, Gorj County, Romania. It contains abundant cave bear remains, as well as a human skull. The skull is radiocarbon dated to 30,150 ± 800, indication an absolute age between 40,000 and 30,000 BP. It was uncovered in 1952. Alongside similar remains found in Cioclovina Cave, they are among the most ancient early modern humans in Romanian prehistory. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°11'31"N, 23°45'13"E

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din DJ655Baia de Fier Romania

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Peștera Muierilor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mănăstirea Ortodoxă „Polovragi”, Woman's Cave, Woman's Cave, Polovragi.

1.7 miE
45°11'34"N • 23°47'20"E
Mănăstirea Ortodoxă „Polovragi”
44 min walk • Church
~1870 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Woman's Cave
10 min walk • Peștera Muierilor, or Peștera Muierii, is an elaborate cave system located in the Baia de Fier commune, Gorj County, Romania. It contains abundant cave bear remains, as well as a human skull. The skull is radiocarbon dated to 30,150 ± 800, indication an absolute age between 40,000 and 30,000 BP. It was uncovered in 1952.
~160 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Woman's Cave
1 min walk • Peștera Muierilor, or Peștera Muierii, is an elaborate cave system located in the Baia de Fier commune, Gorj County, Romania. It contains abundant cave bear remains, as well as a human skull. The skull is radiocarbon dated to 30,150 ± 800, indication an absolute age between 40,000 and 30,000 BP. It was uncovered in 1952.
2.3 miE
Locality
Polovragi
59 min walk • One of the main attractions in Polovragi is the Polovragi Cave, a spectacular underground wonder filled with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Visitors can explore the cave's mysterious chambers and learn about its geological and historical significance.