Is Sudwala Caves the oldest cave in the world?

Sudwala Caves in Mpumalanga, South Africa, are widely recognized as one of the oldest known cave systems on Earth, with formations beginning around 240 million years ago in Precambrian dolomite rock dating back 2.8 billion years. While sources like their official site and Atlas Obscura describe them as "the oldest known caves," geological consensus holds them among the most ancient, though not undisputed as the absolute singular oldest due to varying definitions of cave formation worldwide. They feature the world's oldest stalagmite, Samson's Pillar at 185-200 million years. Early human artifacts from 2.5 million years ago add historical depth, captivating visitors near White River with unparalleled subterranean antiquity.