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Killigin Magarasi



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maps Killigin Magarasi

Type:
Cave
Altitude:
2000 m
Diameter:
m- Direction:

Region:
Black Sea
Province:
Bayburt
District:
Merkez
Village:
Erenli


TAYEx:
Visited - 26/6/2003

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Location: This cave-site is 3.5 km; as the crow flies; from the city of Bayburt; 2.1 km northeast of the village of Erenli (Duduzar).
Geography and Environment: The cave is located on the southwestern side of the Killigin Ridge; which is at an altitude of 1;191 m at its highest point. Rainwater has eroded this massive ridge. The entrance of the cave; carved out by water; faces south. The cave is 9.2 m deep and 1.9 m high inside while the entrance is 1.71 m high and 6.45 m wide at the base.
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