Nagarevi Cave Natural Monument
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| Nagarevi Cave Natural Monument | |
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| Nagarevi Grotto | |
 View outside Nagarevi Cave | |
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 Interactive map of Nagarevi Cave Natural Monument | |
| Nearest city | Terjola |
| Coordinates | 42°14′9.27″N 42°48′25.3″E / 42.2359083°N 42.807028°E |
| Established | 2013 |
| Governing body | Agency of Protected Areas |
Nagarevi Cave Natural Monument (Georgian: ნაგარევის მღვიმის ბუნების ძეგლი) is a karst cave located near village Godogani, Terjola Municipality in Imereti region of Georgia, 199 meters above sea level.[1][2] It is located on the left slope of the scenic Cheshura Gorge across the river from monastery.[citation needed]
Nagarevi Cave formed in Cretaceous limestones in Okriba karst massif.[3] Cave total length is 140 m. From entrance main pathway descends spirally downstream and forms a narrow tunnel. The front part of the cave has two storeys layout. Further down cave has several narrow branches and small halls. There are fragments of terraces. Cave speleothems are poorly developed. Small stream at the junction of the cave branches is always present. During the rains it is completely filled with water.[1][4]
