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Beldibi - Siginak Yeri |
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Mediterranean | |||
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Province: |
Antalya | |||
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Merkez | |||
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Village: |
Oba | |||
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| Location: It is a rock shelter located right after the exit of the Camdag Tunnel around 40th km of the coastal Antalya-Kemer motorway. It is located at Oba Köyü Mevkii. |
| Structural Properties and formation : It is a shelter-like cave with a 25 m altitude from the sea level. As it was greatly damaged by natural destruction; the filled layers inside the cave had been drained away; swept by rainwater and wind. |
| Research History: It was declared as Grade 1 archaeological protection zone in 1985. |
| Findings: Six layers were found; all consisting of Mesolithic cultures. The excavations uncovered flintstone tools belonging to the Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic eras. Also; there are schematised drawings of human; chamois and geer on the walls of the under rock shelter. It is a protection area open to touristic visits. |
