Biggest Caves in the World

Ellora Caves – India

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Ajanta Caves – India

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Lascaux Caves – France

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Altamira Cave – Spain

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Cappadocia Cave Dwellings – Turkey

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Petra (Rock-Cut City) – Jordan

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Mogao Caves

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