Akmonai quarries in the village of Kamenskoye in Crimea

AK-Monai quarries located on the outskirts Kamenskoye village you can reach them on foot. The development of stone mining here began in the 18th century under Catherine II, and continued until the 20th century. Mostly exiled convicts, unwanted soldiers and sailors worked here. They mined stone for the construction of cities and villages in the vicinity, in particular, Theodosia was built from this stone.

Over time, this place has become overgrown with many legends, and they say that from here you can get by underground passages even to the Adzhimushkai quarries. But, of course, this is not so, because the quarries are well researched and even their detailed scheme has been drawn up.

This place has a modern history. In the dashing nineties of the last century, a local gang lived in the quarries. Here they trained in shooting, and here a policeman died while trying to catch them. A monument was posthumously erected to the deceased police sergeant Farafontov, but of course not in the quarries, but on the surface.

Today it is quite a safe place, and anyone can inspect them. The quarry passages are very developed, huge halls are punched, there are many exits to the surface. It is difficult to get lost, but without a flashlight it is better not to go deep. The most interesting in the quarries are drawings and inscriptions left by convicts. Also in the moves there are several sources (wells), which can be found on the wall signs. And there are caves with bats.

And finally, you can watch a short documentary about the AK-Monai quarries.: