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Cave | |||||
Altitude:
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1230 m | |||||
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Region:
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Central Anatolia | |||||
Province:
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Nevsehir | |||||
District:
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Gülsehir | |||||
Village:
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Civelek | |||||
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TAYEx:
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Visited - 28/7/2002 | |||||
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Registration State:
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Registered For detailed registration information please refer to Turkish pages. | |||||
Location: The site lies north of Nevsehir; 2.2 km north of Civelek Village; 4.8 km north-northeast of Gülsehir; at the southern ridges of Hirka Mountain; 7 km from Gülsehir District; at the northern bank of Halys. |
Geography and Environment: The cave is located 600 m north of a water depot at Görlek Tepe; at the upper parts of the eastern slope of a ridged area. It was possible to reach the cave through a gallery; 14 km in length. The main living gallery measures 22x11 m. There are calcite pieces and debris fallen from the roof. Small galleries were observed. It was not possible to locate the main entrance; because some of the galleries were blocked by big rocks. The entrance might be closed thousands of years ago. |
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