Dhamay (Holqa)
(West Harerghe - ET)
8.731380,40.558930
8.731380,40.558930
Length 91m Depth 10m
Location
After turning right into a side valley the entrance is in the left hand cliff face.
Description
After a short crawl over boulders the passage becomes smooth, dusty and walking leading past an area with an animal skull and porcupine quills to reach a large chamber 12m x 10m x 10m high. A wide passage off climbs 5m to reach a calcited boulder choke and to the right of this area a way through boulders could be possible; this part of the choke was draughting well. To the left of the calcited area are two tight side passages which connect at a narrow rift.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Holka Dhama'e | 29 | 1 |
| 1.2 | Gola Gada (Holqa) | 37 | 2 |
| 1.6 | Wene Kalo Rock Shelter | ||
| 2.7 | Holka Weni Kalo | 13 | 13 |
| 3.3 | Fatmashee (Holqa) | 89 | 9 |
| 3.8 | Baka (Holqa) | ||
| 3.8 | Ganda Alaa 2 (Holqa) | 27 | -22 |
| 3.9 | Ganda Alaa 1 (Holqa) | 161 | -25 |
| 4.0 | Holqa Taha | 40 | -40 |