Shusha cave related to Stone Age has a special place among the historical monuments of Shusha. It is located close to the city, in the valley of I Zarisli (Dashalti) River, in 1400 meters height from the sea level. The length of this cave is 120 meters; its width is 20 meters. There are remainings of thick stone fortifications, castle walls related to the Middle Ages near the entrance to the cave.

In the time of archaeological excavations, two rough choppers related to Paleolithic time, micro lithe knifes related to Mesolithic time etc. have been found from here. Examples of clay plates related to Neolith time of V-IV millenniums B.C., pieces of broken faience products related to Bronze and Iron Ages have been from the mixed grounds.

Nazim Tapdigoglu; Shusha, the Crown of Karabakh