What are some facts about Mammoth Cave?

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  • Mammoth Cave is the world's longest known cave. It is longer than the world's second and third caves joined together, with about 100 miles to spare.
  • Mammoth Cave has about 367 miles of explored cave passages, which equates to about 590 km.
  • It is one of North America's oldest tourist attractions.
  • Tours have been operating at Mammoth Cave since 1816.
  • Native Americans have left behind perfectly preserved relics of their time, including slippers, cane torches and gourds.
  • Native Americans were believed to have collected minerals from the cave system some 2000-4000 years ago.
  • The Green and Nolin Rivers flow through the Mammoth Cave National Park.
  • Mammoth Cave is 379 feet (118 m) deep
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