mammoth cave
states: [usa]
category: natural
year: 1981
location: Counties of Barren, Edmonson, and Hart in the State of Kentucky
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 37.1872222200, -86.1030555600
last visited: 2024
unesco id: 150
world heritage site: 150
Mammoth Cave National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the United States, is renowned for its extensive underground labyrinth, recognized as the world's longest known cave system. This natural wonder features stunning geological formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and vast chambers, formed over millions of years through limestone erosion. The park also preserves a rich biodiversity, with unique cave-adapted species and scenic surface landscapes, offering visitors a glimpse into both natural history and ecological significance.
