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Location
: Izmir, Selçuk District.
The cave is located at the Kurudag locality of Selçuk.
Properties : The total
length of the cave is 42 meters and the deepest point
in respect to the
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cave entrance
is at -22 meters. The cave is horizontal and dry. Inside
the cave, the temperature is chilly when compared to
the open air.
The cave had been developed in massive dolomithic marbles
of Mesozoic age. The cave has a narrow entrance which
enlarges to 20 meters. The length is 41 meters. The
average height of the ceiling is about 3 - 5 meters.
The floor of the cave inclining towards north is covered
with rock blocks and travertine formations. Some excavations
were carried in this section. There are stalactite,
stalagmite and pillars among the cave and there are
drapery and flag travertine among the walls.
This cave has also been used as a shelter by ancient
humans. As the cave has naturally and archeologically
rich values, utilization for touristic purposes is reasonable.
The cave is not open for tourism.
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