Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
The Bathory Cave, located in the Danube-Ipoly National Park within Budapest's 2nd district, is an archaeologically significant site carved by geothermal springs from Dachstein limestone during the Pliocene era. The cave features horizontal passages and steep shafts, with speleothem formations and a small number of stalactites lining its interiors. Notably, it has been used by humans since the Neolithic period, with prehistoric remains such as bones of the woolly rhinoceros and red deer discovered within. The cave's historical significance is further enhanced by its use as a hermitage by Pauline monk László Báthory from 1437 to 1457 CE. The cave is recognized for its unique geological formations and its role in human history, from ancient habitation to medieval religious retreat.
Archaeological Features
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Historical Timeline
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- Country
- Hungary
- Source
- Wikipedia