Cave of Haxhi Ali
| Cave of Haxhi Ali | |
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 Cave of Haxhi Ali | |
| Location | Vlorë County |
| Nearest city | Orikum, Vlorë |
| Coordinates | 40°26′0.12″N 19°18′0″E / 40.4333667°N 19.30000°E |
| Designation | Natural Monument[1] |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment |
The Cave of Haxhi Ali (Albanian: Shpella e Haxhi Aliut or Shpella e Ilirëve) is a karst cave formed in limestone cliffs in southwestern Albania, located in the Karaburun Peninsula near the Cape of Gjuhëz in Vlorë County. The cave was named after Haxhi Aliu, a prominent Albanian warrior and sailor from Ulcinj who fled with his son in this cave. Several archaeological objects has been found, that prove that this cave was used by traders and passers during the ancient times. The cave has a length of 30 m (98 ft) with a width which can vary between of 10–12 m (33–39 ft) and a height of 18 m (59 ft).[2][1]
Despite its strategic location on the Karaburun Peninsula within the Albanian Riviera it is regarded as one of the country's most beautiful caves and attracts numerous visitors. Notably it has been recognised as a natural monument of national importance by the Ministry of Environment and is part of the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Shpella e Haxhi Alisë". akzm.gov.al (in Albanian). p. 1.
- ^ "Turet e Orikumit" (PDF). al.undp.org. p. 1.
- ^ "Llogora-Rreza e Kanalit-Dukat -Orikum-TragjasRadhime-Karaburun Complex Site" (PDF). vinc.s.free.fr. p. 137.
- ^ "Management Plan for National Marine Park Karaburun-Sazan" (PDF). mcpa.iwlearn.org. p. 10.
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