Caves Harmatca 1-4 (PP-75, PP-76, PP-77, PP-78)

ParameterValues
CoordinatesN 47.441200
E 29.1058300
H 78,5
Length, m32
Typedilatational / Corrosive cavity
Hosting rocksSarmatian oolitic-shelly limestone

Harmacka-1 Cave (PP-75) is the largest of the 4 known cavities in the area near the village of Harmacka, Dubasari District. It is located 1.5 km from the edge of the village on a cliff, about 70 meters from the bank of the Dniester River, in the highest part of the area featuring three characteristic gullies.

It consists of a small chamber (2×4 meters) with three narrow passages.


3D Model of Harmacka-1 Cave (PP-75). Author: Roman Strizhak, 2026


ParameterValues
CoordinatesN 47.441200
E 29.1058300
H 78,5
Length, m8
Typedilatational / Corrosive cavity
Hosting rocksSarmatian oolitic-shelly limestone

Harmacka-2 Cave (PP-76) consists of a corridor 2 meters wide and 8 meters long. It is located 35 meters south of Harmacka-1.

3D Model of Harmacka-2 Cave (PP-76). Author: Roman Strizhak, 2026


ParameterValues
CoordinatesN 47.440678
E 29.105890
H 82,7
Length, m9,6
Typedilatational / Corrosive cavity
Hosting rocksSarmatian oolitic-shelly limestone

Harmacka-3 Grotto (PP-77) is situated 10 meters further south of Harmacka-2 Cave and represents a chamber measuring 4×7 meters.

3D Model of Harmacka-3 Cave (PP-77). Author: Roman Strizhak, 2026

Photo: Victoria Galbur, 2026.