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Type: |
Horizontal Cave | |||
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Altitude: |
120 m | |||
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Depth: |
+3 m | |||
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Length: |
204 m | |||
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Region: |
Marmara | |||
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Province: |
Balikesir | |||
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District: |
Manyas | |||
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Village: |
Mürüvetler | |||
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| Location: It lies to 5 km of the Mürüvetler Village; 5 km southeast of Manyas. Developed on the upper right slope of the Karakuza Creek which drains into the Manyas Lake and flows in deeply buried valleys; it can be reached by walking from the bed of creek. |
| Structural Properties and formation : It was formed within the Permian aged crystallized limestones or marbles. It is a spring type of fossil cave. It is adorned with wall dripstones and columns at some sections. Generally; it is dry in all seasons. |
| Research History: It was explored and mapped by MTA; and published in 1997. |
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