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

Region:
Marmara
Province:
Balikesir
District:
Manyas
Village:
Mürüvetler


TAYEx:
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Registration State:
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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.
Geography and Environment: 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.
Destruction Details:


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