Cango Caves

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:accessibility open to the public
gptkbp:accommodation yes
gptkbp:admission_fee varies by age group
gptkbp:best_time_to_visit spring and autumn
gptkbp:cave_system columns
extensive
unique
flowstone
formed over millions of years
has been featured in documentaries
various types offered
various types available
cave pearls
helictites
soda straws
is a geological heritage site
is a site for educational tours
is a site for environmental studies
is a site for conservation efforts
is a site for community engagement
around 16° C
contains fossil remains
displays ancient rock art
has a chamber known as the Bridal Chamber
has a chamber known as the Crystal Palace
has a chamber known as the Organ Pipes
has a chamber known as the Rainbow Chamber
has a main chamber called the Great Hall
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate
is a national monument
is a popular site for spelunking
is a site for archaeological research
is a site for cultural heritage preservation
is a site for geological research
is a site for tourism development
is accessible to the public
is known for its acoustics
one of the largest in South Africa
part of the Swartberg mountain range
gptkbp:climate high
cool and humid
gptkbp:collectibility available
gptkbp:country gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:cultural_significance Khoisan heritage
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1780
gptkbp:emergency_exits marked
gptkbp:environmental_concerns conservation efforts
gptkbp:features stalactites
stalagmites
underground rivers
gptkbp:formed gptkb:The_Crystal_Palace
The Chandelier
The Bridal Chamber
The Organ Pipes
The Rainbow Chamber
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:limestone
gptkbp:guided_tours available
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:cultural_heritage_site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cango Caves
gptkbp:is_explored_in ongoing
gptkbp:length approximately 4.5 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting artificial lighting installed
artificial lighting
gptkbp:local_cuisine available nearby
gptkbp:location gptkb:Oudtshoorn,_South_Africa
gptkb:Oudtshoorn
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:South_African_National_Parks
Cango Caves Management
gptkbp:opening_hours daily
gptkbp:photography allowed in certain areas
gptkbp:research gptkb:archaeologists
geology
paleontology
gptkbp:safety_measures guided tours only
gptkbp:surrounding_area Karoo region
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:type show cave
gptkbp:visitors_per_year approximately 200,000
gptkbp:wildlife insects
bats
spiders
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4