Cave of Haxhi Ali
| Cave of Haxhi Ali | |
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 Cave of Haxhi Ali | |
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| Location | Vlorë County |
| Nearest city | 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 Tourism and Environment |
The Cave of Haxhi Ali (Albanian: Shpella e Haxhi Aliut or Shpella e Ilirëve) is a karst cave located in the limestone cliffs of the Karaburun Peninsula in southwestern Albania, near the Cape of Gjuhëz in Vlorë County. The cave measures approximately 30 meters (98 ft.) in length, with a variable width between 10 and 12 meters (33-39 ft.), and a height off about 18 meters (59 ft.)[2][1]
The cave is named after Haxhi Ali, a historical figure described as an Albanian sailor and warrior from Ulcinj, who is said to have sought refuge there with his son. Archaeological discoveries within the cave, including artifacts associated with ancient trade and travel, suggest that it was used historically by traders and travelers.[1]
The cave is situated along the Albanian Riviera and is accessible only by boat due to its location along the rugged coastline of the Karaburun Peninsula. Boat tours to the cave typically depart from the city of Vlorë. It is part of the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park and has been designated a Natural Monument of National Importance by Albania's Ministry of Tourism and Environment, reflecting its geological and cultural significance.[3][4]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Shpella e Haxhi Alisë". akzm.gov.al (in Albanian). p. 1. Archived from the original on 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2017-10-26.
- ^ "Turet e Orikumit" (PDF). al.undp.org. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-10-27. Retrieved 2017-10-26.
- ^ "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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