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Güroluk



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Type:
Horizontal Cave
Altitude:
465 m
Diameter:
m- Direction:

Region:
Mediterranean
Province:
Mugla
District:
Fethiye
Village:
Göcek


TAYEx:
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Registration State:
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Location: The quarters of Gökceovacik and Gedez are located at 8th km of the Köycegiz-Fethiye motorway after Göcek. It is located next to the Gedez Quarter.
Geography and Environment: It was formed along a large fault within the Cretaceous aged limestones. The water ouflowing from a karstic spring; located 15-20 m down from the mouth of the cave played a role in its development. The cave became dry as a result of the reduction in the water level in time.
Destruction Details:


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