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The cave has continuously functioned as a site of religious pilgrimage for hundreds of years, the Nasrid king Xvim the Black is reputed to have visited the cave and left chests filled with gold and the newborn foal of his most prized steed as tributes to Gilgeam. During the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] conquest the cave and tunnels adjacent to it are known to have served as a refuge for people escaping the war or refusing to convert to Islam. In the present day access to the cave is more regulated, both pilgrims and tourists must acquire a day permit with a cost of 400 darics to visit, taking pictures is not permitted nor is taking any dirt or stones from the site as souvenirs. A guide is also present with the visitors at all times to prevent wandering, people are known to have wandered into side passages that lead to dangerous pitfalls or simply have gotten lost in the dark and going missing.

===Gilgeam's Ascent===

[[File:Malwiya_Minaret_(30553349415).jpg|thumb|Photograph of Gilgeam's Ascent near the city of Etana]]

Gilgeam's Ascent is a shrine dedicated to Gilgeam's own climb of Mount Urum at the end of his life. It is believed to have been built in 128 BC during the reign of King Pu-Nergal with royal funding. The shrine is 52 meters (171 ft) tall and 33 meters (108 ft) wide and is surrounded by a spiral staircase, there is a small shrine at the top with a short pillar in the middle atop which sits a flame beacon. Pilgrims make the ascent at night and pray near the beacon.

==Cultural Significance==

[[File:Impression_of_an_Akkadian_cylinder_seal_with_inscription_The_Divine_Sharkalisharri_Prince_of_Akkad_Ibni-Sharrum_the_Scribe_his_servant.jpg|thumb|Relief of Gilgeam who has parted himself into two beings in order to tame the first bull and cow simultaneously, for humanity]]

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 The cave has continuously functioned as a site of religious pilgrimage for hundreds of years, the Nasrid king Xvim the Black is reputed to have visited the cave and left chests filled with gold and the newborn foal of his most prized steed as tributes to Gilgeam. During the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] conquest the cave and tunnels adjacent to it are known to have served as a refuge for people escaping the war or refusing to convert to Islam. In the present day access to the cave is more regulated, both pilgrims and tourists must acquire a day permit with a cost of 400 darics to visit, taking pictures is not permitted nor is taking any dirt or stones from the site as souvenirs. A guide is also present with the visitors at all times to prevent wandering, people are known to have wandered into side passages that lead to dangerous pitfalls or simply have gotten lost in the dark and going missing.
+===Gilgeam's Ascent===
+[[File:Malwiya_Minaret_(30553349415).jpg|thumb|Photograph of Gilgeam's Ascent near the city of Etana]]
+Gilgeam's Ascent is a shrine dedicated to Gilgeam's own climb of Mount Urum at the end of his life. It is believed to have been built in 128 BC during the reign of King Pu-Nergal with royal funding. The shrine is 52 meters (171 ft) tall and 33 meters (108 ft) wide and is surrounded by a spiral staircase, there is a small shrine at the top with a short pillar in the middle atop which sits a flame beacon. Pilgrims make the ascent at night and pray near the beacon.
 ==Cultural Significance==
 [[File:Impression_of_an_Akkadian_cylinder_seal_with_inscription_The_Divine_Sharkalisharri_Prince_of_Akkad_Ibni-Sharrum_the_Scribe_his_servant.jpg|thumb|Relief of Gilgeam who has parted himself into two beings in order to tame the first bull and cow simultaneously, for humanity]]

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