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The '''Caves of Barać''' ({{lang-hr|Baraćeve špilje}}) are located near the village of |
The '''Caves of Barać''' ({{lang-hr|Baraćeve špilje}}) also known as '''Barać Caves''' or '''Barać's Caves''' are a group of [[cave]]s located near the village of {{ill|Nova Kršlja|hu}} in the municipality of [[Rakovica, Croatia|Rakovica]], [[Croatia]]. In 1892 the caves were opened to visitors but subsequently abandoned and forgotten following [[World War II]]. In July 2004 the Upper Caves of Barać were reopened to visitors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Barac Caves |url=https://www.visit-croatia.co.uk/croatia-destinations/barac-caves/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Visit Croatia |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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The caves are named after a certain [[Barak|Barać]] who was a fighter against the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]]. According to a legend the caves bear the name of the victory of Barać at the caves. The surname of Barać does not exist anymore in this region. |
The caves are named after a certain [[Barak|Barać]] who was a fighter against the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]]. According to a legend the caves bear the name of the victory of Barać at the caves. The surname of Barać does not exist anymore in this region.{{cn}} |
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In 2022, tools that were likely from the [[Neanderthal]]s were discovered in the caves, the tool was found next to a [[phalanx bone|phalanx]] and a [[tooth]] of a [[cave bear]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-11 |title=Big discovery in Croatia: Neanderthal tools found in Upper Barać cave |url=https://www.croatiaweek.com/big-discovery-in-croatia-neanderthal-tools-found-in-upper-barac-cave/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Croatia Week |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:31, 10 January 2024
The Caves of Barać (Croatian: Baraćeve špilje) also known as Barać Caves or Barać's Caves are a group of caves located near the village of Nova Kršlja in the municipality of Rakovica, Croatia. In 1892 the caves were opened to visitors but subsequently abandoned and forgotten following World War II. In July 2004 the Upper Caves of Barać were reopened to visitors.[1]
The caves are named after a certain Barać who was a fighter against the Ottomans. According to a legend the caves bear the name of the victory of Barać at the caves. The surname of Barać does not exist anymore in this region.[citation needed]
In 2022, tools that were likely from the Neanderthals were discovered in the caves, the tool was found next to a phalanx and a tooth of a cave bear.[2]
References
- ^ "Barac Caves". Visit Croatia. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Big discovery in Croatia: Neanderthal tools found in Upper Barać cave". Croatia Week. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
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