"Our world’s caves are places of wonder, mystery and majestic beauty. Show caves around the world are embracing their role in protecting and preserving caves and providing a place for people to learn about these special, natural, cultural and historical resources.
Show caves also play another important nature tourism role of sustainable economic development, providing jobs, and helping the economy of their regions.”
The International Show Caves Association (I.S.C.A.) was founded in November 1990 and set up its central office in Genga, Italy. After the first Consitutent Assembly held in Frasassi (Genga Ancona, Italy) in November 1989, important events have contributed to the development and consolidation of the association.
A show cave is defined as a natural occurring void beneath the surface of the earth that has been made accessible to the public for tours.
The Cave of Isturitz (West Pyrenees, France): One Century of Research in Paleolithic Parietal Art. The cave of Isturitz is one of the most important archaeological sites of the prehistory of Western Europe. Human occupations followed each other in the cavity from at least the Middle Paleolithic to the Roman age.
» more informationFrom 26 to 31 May 2014 in view of the 100th anniversary of tourism and research activities in Kungur Ice Cave and V.S. Lukin's 100th birthday anniversary, Stalagmit-Excurs Ltd., Mining Institute of Ural branch of RAS and Perm State National Research University arrange an international research-to-practice conference, the purpose of which is to discuss the problems of scientific study and exploitation of underground spaces, management, tourism and recreation in the karst areas.
» more informationWe were asked to publish an offer to participate in publishing in the journal: "Jornada Espeleo Vigesiana do EPA". The original text in in Portugese.
» more informationGreetings to all members of ISCA from Jenolan Caves, NSW Australia, venue of the 7th ISCA Congress and to the Second Congress Newsletter. You can find the newsletter attached under Events - 7th Congress .
» more informationThe organizers are calling for 25 papers aligned to one or more of the following subjects:
» more informationWe are pleased to announce the 100th anniversary of tourism and research activities in Kungur Ice Cave.
» more informationThe Cango caves has just completed its first radio communication system in the Cave which gives 100% coverage over the tourist Route.
» more informationJenolan Caves issued the first official 7th ISCA Congress Newsletter. You are welcome to read..
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