Cave dwellings



World Heritage Sites connected to 'Cave dwellings':

  • Bamiyan Valley "The valley was abandoned for a long period, but at the end of the 19th century, the caves were inhabited and used as shelters for domestic animals." (AB evaluation)
  • Chief Roi Mata's Domain Lelepa Cave was the residence of the chiefs according to local tradition.
  • Cilento and Vallo di Diano Castelcivita Caves were probably used as a hiding place for Spartacus' rebels army
  • Cliff of Bandiagara Inhabited by the Tellem and the Dogon, until now
  • Gobustan Rock Art The site also features the remains of inhabited caves, settlements and burials, all reflecting an intensive human use (AB ev)
  • Grand Canyon Hopi dwellings
  • Göreme NP
  • Incense Route of the Negev Avdat
  • Le Morne
  • Masada The Hermit Cave, used by Byzantine monks
  • Mesa Verde
  • Qadisha Valley
  • Rapa Nui