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Eskiköyini

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Eskiköyini
Type:
Cave
Altitude:
1230 m
Depth:
-2 m
Length:
75 m
Region:
Central Anatolia
Province:
Karaman
District:
Merkez
Village:
Barutkavuran

     


It is located in the Barutvaran Village of Karaman Province Center. It is a horizontal cave; which was carved into the Miocene aged marn or limestones for settlement purposes. Eskiköyini subterranean city which has two interconnecting northbound; and westbound accesses; is extremely significant in terms of determining the anthropological characteristics of the region. It was researched by the Geological Studies Department of MTA General Directorate; and published in 2005.
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