Quadiriki Caves
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The Quadiriki Caves, also spelled as Guadirikiri Caves or Quadirikiri Cave, are situated in
The largest cave extends approximately 150 m (490 ft). The first two chambers are illuminated by natural openings in the cave ceiling, while the third chamber is characterized by its damp and dark environment, often filled with bat
To the east of the main cave, there is a smaller cave measuring approximately 30 m (98 ft) in length. This cave stands out for its remarkable abundance of Amerindian petroglyphs.
According to local folklore, the Quadirikiri Caves are associated with a mythical tale involving the daughter of an Indian chief. She fell in love with someone disapproved of by her father, resulting in her imprisonment within the cave. Meanwhile, her lover was confined to the nearby Huliba Cave (Tunnel of Love). Despite their captivity, the lovers managed to meet underground. Legend has it that both individuals met a tragic fate within the cave, and their spirits ascended to heaven through the openings cave's roof.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Quadirikiri Cave". Wondermondo.