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Çukurpinar

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Çukurpinar
Type:
Vertical Cave
Altitude:
1880 m
Depth:
m
Length:
61 m
Region:
Mediterranean
Province:
Mersin
District:
Anamur
Village:
Olucak

     


It is located on the Cukurpinar Plateau near the Olucak Village; 25 km north of the Anamur District of Mersin. It was found on the western slope of the Cukurpinar Plateau during the Cukurpinar Sinkhole expedition. It is a 61 m long horizontal cave with two mouths. It is adorned with beautiful travertines and brocoli-like decorations. It was explored by BUMAK; and a plan was sketched.
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