The International Karstological School “Classical Karst” has been conducted annually since 1993 and is organized by the Karst Research Institute ZRC SAZU in Postojna. Different aspects of karst studies are presented each year. The first days of the 23rd Karstological School will be devoted to the exploration and scientific study of caves. Caves play an important role in human history. They were used as shelters and dwellings by early people; they were places of anxiety, mystery, religion, fear, curiosity, adventure, and also knowledge.
The last day of the School (Friday) will be dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of International Union of Speleology – UIS. UIS was established during the 4thInternational Congress of Speleology,which was held in Ljubljana and Postojna in 1965. The UIS was officially founded during the Closing Ceremony of the Congress on September 16th in Ljubljana.
We invite all speleologists, karstologists, experts and young scientists, students, cavers and all persons attracted by caves and karst to participate at this School.
See the first circular at: http://iks.zrc-sazu.si/datoteke/1st-Circulart-23rd-IKS.pdf
More information at: http://iks.zrc-sazu.si/en/
