wolf grotto is one of the most known nature sanctuaries of the Crimea.
The first mentions of this place are dated 1880 when K.S. Merezhkovsky conducted researches in this area. During the small expedition the scientist found the small exhibits carrying to a paleolith. Household items demonstrate to it and also the following representatives of fauna were allocated: wild horse, mammoth, roe. Besides, it should be noted several instruments of labor: manual cut, the tame little-ender. On subject other works, including Gabriel Mortilye who wrote not one monograph about silicon tools were published. Already since then the Wolf grotto gets the first popularity of the Mousterian era in Russia.
The wolf Grotto is an unusual cave which is located in only 12 kilometers from Simferopol. Nearby the Beshterek River which will bring you into Feodosiya flows. The grotto is perfectly visible from the adjacent cities and is available to tourists. Having risen by the top of a cave, you can admire the green platform created by fascinating flower compositions.
At the height of 18 meters it is possible to reach to a main entrance of a cave. Height of a cave is 15 meters, the uneven surface as in autumn time a lot of water which washes away rocks collects in places meets.
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Scientists did not stop the researches, and in 1939 in a cave several trenches - cross and longitudinal were developed. Were as a result allocated ancient adjournment in which the cultural remains were saved. Except Merezhkovsky of a cave the expedition of odes the guide of Obader who confirmed that the indigenous people was engaged in collecting and hunting researched. Besides, remains of animals, bones of a mammoth and even a bear canine were noted.
Most often visitors pay attention to bones of a polar fox and a deer which confirm that in this territory the frigid climate prevailed therefore locals covered the body with skins of these animals.
In the presents time in this territory there takes place numerous excavation near the rock and in it. It is possible to note that practically all platform is sated with the cultural remains that gives the chance for carrying out not one research. Historians claim that this cave was only the temporary residence, in winter time it will not be able to warm as does not pass sunshine.