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Pellumbasi Cave

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The Cave of Pellumbas, or the Black Cave (Shpelle e Zezë), is about an hour hike from the village of Pellumbas. The cave itself is approximately 360 meters deep and hides impressive stalagmites and stalactites, as well as bats. 

The cave’s completely dark interior was home to bears some 40,000 years ago and later used as a settlement for ancient humans during the Middle Paleolithic period. 

During the World Wars, the cave was kept secret and used as a hiding spot for the villagers. In more recent years, it has become a popular day-trip for both foreign and Albanian visitors.

Aerial view of a winding river flowing through a valley surrounded by green hills and patches of farmland.
A wooden platform with a bench situated on a rocky hillside partially covered by a large overhanging rock formation.
A trail with a small wooden footbridge in a rocky forest area with bare trees and a cliff face overhead.
Rocky mountain slope with green trees and a clear blue sky, featuring the word "wander" at the top right.
A person standing triumphantly on top of large rocks in a mountainous outdoor setting, with arms raised and a clear blue sky overhead.
A narrow canyon with steep rocky walls and a small turquoise river flowing through it, surrounded by green trees on the cliffs.
A man stands at the entrance of a large cave, wearing outdoor clothing and a headlamp, with graffiti on the cave walls and rocks around him.
A narrow river flowing through a rocky canyon with green trees on the hillside in the background.