Orient Cave: Discovered in 1903, the Orient Cave was not opened
to public inspection until 1917, to allow for the installation
of electric lighting and paths. This cave contains some of the
grandest formations in the complex and was steam cleaned to
preserve them in 1968. Until 1954, this cave, along with the
Temple of Baal and Ribbon Caves, were only accessible through
the River Cave. That year, the Binoomea Cut was constructed near
Caves House to facilitate easier access to these caves. A new
high-tech LED-based lighting system has recently been installed,
showing the cave to great effect.
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