Syrian archaeologists has discovered a cave contains crystalline needle, delicate stalagmites and stalactites. The stalagmites and stalactites, Kafar Behm grotto in Hama, central Syria, is a natural asset dating back to millions of years.
The cave, located to the south-west of Hama, 210 km north of Damascus, is 30 to 40m deep and 90 m long, with its entrance open to the ground's surface.
Caves expert at the Tourism Ministry Ahmad al-Qawi said Kafar Behm Grotto is divided into two parts. The right part is 30 to 35 m long and the left one is 40 to 45 m long.
"The left part is the most beautiful one since it contains pure white, gray and yellowish-ivory stalagmites and stalactites," al-Qawi said.
Archaeologists showed that the stalagmites and stalactites in the cave are renewable and still in formation.
Al-Qawi pointed out that each 18c.m. long stalagmite needs 2000 years to be formed, proving that the cave dates back to millions of years.
Author: H.Zain | Source: Global Arab Network [July 21, 2010]