Caves in Libya map & data
There are 45 caves mapped in Libya, spread over 10 regions. The most are in Mizdah (19), Al Jabal al Akhdar (7) and Al Qubbah (5) - Mizdah alone holds 42% of them. 16% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include حقفة السودة, كهف عمر المختار and كهف طاهر.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mizdah | 19 | 42% |
| Al Jabal al Akhdar | 7 | 16% |
| Al Qubbah | 5 | 11% |
| Al Marj | 5 | 11% |
| Misratah | 4 | 8.9% |
| Ghadamis | 1 | 2.2% |
| Al Butnan | 1 | 2.2% |
| Benghazi | 1 | 2.2% |
| Al Jufrah | 1 | 2.2% |
| Sabha | 1 | 2.2% |
Notable caves in Libya
- حقفة السودةMisratah · 280 m · cave entrance
- كهف عمر المختارAl Butnan · cave entrance
- كهف طاهرAl Marj · cave entrance
- المعلق الفوقيMizdah · cave entrance
- الهوا في هروجAl Jufrah · cave entrance
- المعلق اللوطيMizdah · cave entrance
- كهف وعين ميمونةMizdah · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in Libya?
This layer holds 45 caves in Libya, the most of them in Mizdah. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of caves in Libya?
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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