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Inalti

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Inalti
Type:
Cave
Altitude:
1160 m
Depth:
-24 m
Length:
625 m
Region:
Black Sea
Province:
Sinop
District:
Ayancik
Village:
Inalti

     


Location: It lies next to the Inalti Village about 35 km far from the Ayancik District of Sinop. It can be reached from a dirt; but scenic road. The distance between the Inalti Village and the cave is around 400-450 m with a high incline.
Structural Properties and formation : It starts with a large and high entrance and maintains it up to 350-400 m. Being 3-6 m wide; and 5-25 high; it continues like a big tunnel. The first 350-400 m is adorned partly with big and small stalactites and travertines on the walls. The total length is 625 m; and the part after 400 m is full of sludge.
Research History: It was explored and mapped by ANMAK in 1991.
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