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Aliçliagil

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Aliçliagil
Type:
Horizontal Cave
Altitude:
1150 m
Depth:
-6 m
Length:
21 m
Region:
Mediterranean
Province:
Antalya
District:
Finike
Village:

     


It lies 250 m east of the Gülmez Hill of the mountain bearing the same name. Inside a large doline; there is a yörük settlement area called Alicliagil. It can be reached from both Finike and Kale after a 2-3 hour walk. It is a dry cave throughout the year. It was developed within the Upper Cretaceous aged limestones. It has been informed that the entrance is narrow and low at start; but it enlarges a little after advancing farther; and the roof height does not exceed 1.5 m. It is temporarily utilized by Yörük people for storing dairy products such as cheese and butter. It was explored and mapped by MTA.
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