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10 UNESCO World Heritage Caves Around the World

August 28 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 24 0

Mammoth Cave National Park in the USA is the world’s longest cave system, spanning over 643 kilometers.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, also in the USA, features more than 119 caves, including the large Big Room chamber.
Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, showcase ancient Hindu and Buddhist rock-cut sculptures.
The Ajanta Caves in India contain Buddhist temples with paintings and sculptures dating back to the 2nd century BCE.
Ellora Caves in India include rock-cut temples representing Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism from the 6th to 10th century.
The Škocjan Caves in Slovenia are among the largest underground canyons shaped by the Reka River.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam contains Hang Son Doong, the world’s largest cave passage.
Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysia is famous for the Sarawak Chamber, one of the largest cave chambers.
Mogao Caves in China have 735 caves with Buddhist art from 366 CE.
Sterkfontein Caves in South Africa are part of the Cradle of Humankind and are important for human evolution studies.