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Büyük Magara |
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Cave |
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Altitude:
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Region:
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Mediterranean |
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Province:
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Antalya |
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District:
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Kemer |
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Village:
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Beldibi |
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Investigation Method:
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Excavation |
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| Location: The cave site of Büyük Magara lies near Hayitligöl; 8 km west of the Kumbucagi Rock-Shelter. This rock shelter is northwest of the village of Beldibi; which is southwest of the city of Antalya. |
| Geography and Environment: It has been reported that the cave is at the bottom of a large stone cliff. The dimensions of the cave have not been given. |
| History: |
| Research and Excavation: Enver Bostanci of Ankara University DTCF; Department of Prehistoric Archaeology discovered this site during his surface survey in the town of Kemer and in the village of Beldibi. |
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| Small Finds: Bostanci reports that he found numerous chipped stone tools including flakes and blades at this site. Even though in one of his publications he mentions that he opened a test trench in the cave; there has been no reference to excavations since. Interestingly; in another publication it is reported that no tools were ever found. Although the finds have not been assigned to a period; it can be deduced that these tools are Epipalaeolithic like those from nearby caves and sites. |
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