Mura Puk
(Champhai - IN)
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Location
In the vicinity of (East) Zote, a village on the road from Champhai north to Khuangphah.
Description
Brief description and etymology
A group of six caves in two rows, more or less similar in size or shape. ETYMOLOGY: According to a popular entymology, Mura Puk and takes its name from a legendary eagle which used to prey on humans: It is believed that these caves were dug out by those living in the village as a means of protection against Mura's onslaught (CHATTERJI 1979: 12-14, two monochrome photographs without scale).
Histoire
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.2 | BEIRI (Cave at) | ||
| 29.7 | TLUANGTEA PUK | ||
| 31.5 | LIANHELA PUK | ||
| 31.5 | Chelam (Cave at) | ||
| 31.5 | Kungnung (Cave at) | ||
| 34.3 | Ralvawng Puk | ||
| 71.3 | SONGBU | ||
| 78.3 | BUKPUI, Thanlon | ||
| 84.6 | Tonglon Cave |