Woman's Cave

#319 among destinations in Romania

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

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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. ()

Local name: Peștera Muierilor Coordinates: 45°11'13"N, 23°45'21"E

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GorjRomania

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Woman's Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1870 ftN
Mountain, View point, Archaeological site
Peștera Muierilor, Baia de Fier
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.
1.7 miE
45°11'34"N • 23°47'20"E
Mănăstirea Ortodoxă „Polovragi”
43 min walk • Church
~1980 ftN
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.
2.1 miE
Locality
Polovragi
54 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.

Woman's Cave

Facts and practical information

Woman's Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Peștera Muierilor, Baia de Fier

Mănăstirea Ortodoxă „Polovragi”

Woman's Cave

Polovragi