Carlsbad Caverns

"Sword of Damacles"

October 2009, Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

The 20 foot sword-like stalactite hanging just to the left of the pathway is known as the Sword of Damacles. Let's hope that it never falls down on an unsuspecting visitor. This chamber is part of Carlsbad Cavern's astonishing "Big Room", and is located more than 800 feet below the Chihuahuan Desert in southeastern New Mexico.

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