"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.”
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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.
Definition of a show cave
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.
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ISCA Conference 2012 - Greece and Turkey II
30. April 2012 Gazik Peter
The organizers have issued the following information: - the preliminary registration form - President's newsletter No.10 You can download these documents from the links below.
» more information…Aspaldian… A contemporary musical creation
05. April 2012 Darricau Joëlle
On the esplanade: Archaeologist and musician... What path did the archaeologists follow to overcome the challenge of rebuilding the prehistoric flutes to place in the hands of a flutist? Techniques, reflections, museum explorations, encounters with musicians and more... As a preview of the musical performance to take place in the cave, Christian Normand (SRA Aquitaine) presents the flutes of Isturitz 2012.
» more informationISCA Commission on Interpretation announcement
14. February 2012 Tolnay Zsuzsa
ISCA Commission on Interpretation in Show Caves address to the show cave managers. See the attached document, please.
» more informationISCA Conference 2012 - Greece and Turkey
01. February 2012 Gazik Peter
Watch the latest news here http://www.i-s-c-a.com/event/45-isca-meeting or here http://www.i-s-c-a.com/president-s-newsletters. Or just click the headline.
» more informationSymposium Lascaux
17. January 2012 Darricau Joëlle
Lascaux and Preservation Issues in Subterranean Environments - Proceedings of the International Symposium -Paris, February 26 and 27 , 2009 You can have it by ordering at www.lcdpu.fr The cost is 59 €
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