Powerful cave
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Powerful cave, located in the town of Hot Key - a popular tourist destination. They are a favorite destination for many tourists because of these caves are many legends. Uniqueness BOGATYRSKY caves is that they were created by human hands in a solid array of sandstone. Based on this, There is no one theory of their origin. According to one of them, the caves were dug in the XVIII century. people who threatened to death for various offenses because of Circassian customs immediately after sentencing criminals were allowed to escape from justice, without the right to return to their homes.

But the most popular version is the one which deals with the Knights, who lived in ancient times in these caves and protect the local land. Learn about the reliability of the origin of the cave is not possible, because the studies have not been conducted in. But despite this, Powerful caves are a favorite attraction of the resort.

Tourist route to the caves starts at the railway station "Valley of charm", followed by walk about 100 meters towards the city, after the collapse to a small footpath. After the path of 600 m, you can see the first cave with an extensive system of corridors. Corridors have a length of no more than 6 meters, each of which ends with a small closet.

A little to the right of the first cave is the second cave. This cave is much smaller than the first, and has only two rooms, one of which has a window and the opening in the ceiling. With this clearance, you can go out on the ridge. The caves carved out of sandstone and inscribed with different slogans.

If you climb up the path, you can get a large area, which offers a beautiful view on the nearby river and valley.
  It should also be noted that during the Second World War, these places were the reference points of the Soviet troops. On top of the mountain is an obelisk dedicated to the brave soldiers who in 1942 were able to stop the advance of the fascist army.

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