The Cango Caves

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:South_African_National_Heritage_Sites
gptkbp:accessibility limited access
guided tours available
gptkbp:artifacts gptkb:item
gptkbp:average_temperature constant around 16° C
gptkbp:climate semi-arid
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing
gptkbp:country gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:depth up to 100 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1780
by a local farmer
gptkbp:educational_programs available for schools
gptkbp:environmental_impact studies conducted
gptkbp:explores columns
speleothems
pools
flowstone
cave pearls
soda straws
cave lakes
rimstone dams
draperies
gptkbp:famous_for The Organ
The Bridal Chamber
Crystal Chamber
Echo Chamber
gptkbp:features stalactites
stalagmites
gptkbp:formed gptkb:item
gptkbp:geographical_feature approximately 20 million years
gptkbp:gift_shop available on site
gptkbp:historical_event shelter for indigenous people
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Cango Caves
gptkbp:is_explored_in ongoing
gptkbp:length approximately 4.5 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting artificial lighting installed
gptkbp:local_economy boosted by tourism
gptkbp:local_legends associated with treasure
gptkbp:location gptkb:Oudtshoorn
gptkbp:managed_by Cango Caves Management
gptkbp:notable_for unique rock formations
large chambers
gptkbp:opening_hours daily from 9 AM to 4 PM
gptkbp:parking gptkb:stock_market_index
gptkbp:part_of Cango Valley
gptkbp:research conducted by geologists
gptkbp:safety_features regular inspections conducted
gptkbp:student_enrollment gptkb:Cango_Caves_Entrance
gptkbp:surrounding_area Karoo region
gptkbp:tour approximately 1 hour
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:type show cave
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 200,000
gptkbp:website www.cangocaves.co.za
gptkbp:wildlife bats