Tatkeh (Tham)
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Location
An isolated hill on the north shore of the Mekong river is situated between Cham Hua (Chomngoua) and Luang Phrabang. The moderately high limestone hill hosts three caves, of which Tham Tatkeh is the main cavern. Access is best by boat. From the Mekong one has to climb up and follow the rotten remains of former wooden ladders and staircases to reach the entrance of Tham Tatkeh. Steps have been constructed in the cave between large breakdown boulders [5158] Map sheet: E48-001 Methode: GPS
Description
DREYBRODT JOERG informations
Cave description: ? Citation: ? Analysis: [5158]: The cave consists of a spacious main chamber measuring approximately 35 m by 20 m wide with some roof cupolas found at more than 20 m high. The floor is paved and a number of Buddha figures are placed on a low stage in the eastern part of the chamber. Most of the statues are broken. From the East and Northeast part of the main chamber one can climb up to a higher level and reach a second entrance >> survey >> shown on map Equipment: Remarks: No. 6 in map Jörg Dreybrodt slightly moved, given position is in the river References: [4846]: Dreybrodt, J. & Laumanns, M. 2003: Der unbekannte Norden von Laos - Ergebnisse eines Erkundungsprojekts. Mitt. Verb. Dt. Höhlen- und Karstforsch. 49 (2): 38-41. [4847]: Dreybrodt, J. & Laumanns, M. 2003: Northern Laos Christmas 2002. Expedition to Muang Ngoy & Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. Unpublished Report, 20pp. [5158]: Dreybrodt, J. & Laumanns, M. (eds.) 2005: The unknown North of Laos (Karst and Caves of the Provinces Luang Phrabang and Luang Nam Tha). Berliner Höhlenkundliche Berichte 16. 105 pp & Annex.
Histoire
From the Mekong rotten remains of former wooden ladders and staircaseslead to the entrance. Steps have been constructed in the cave between large breakdown boulders. Tham Tatkeh was used several years ago as a show cave. The floor is paved and a number of Buddha figures are placed on a low stage in the eastern part of the chamber. Most of the statues are broken [5158] Explo history: * Dec. 2002 explored & surveyed to 51 m by Dreybrodt & Laumanns/ German Lao Speleological Project 2002/2003 [5158]
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Tatkeh 2 (Tham) | 0 | |
| 0.0 | Tatkeh 3 (Tham) | 0 | |
| 1.3 | Din (Tham) | 0 | |
| 5.1 | Phousi (Tham) | 0 | |
| 6.0 | Khou Ha Sackalin (Tham) | 0 | |
| 6.6 | Thiep (Tham) | 0 | |
| 7.3 | Dok Boa (Tham) | 0 | |
| 7.4 | Kok Mu (Tham) | 29 | |
| 7.8 | Luang (Tham) | 0 |