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Atlilar Magarasi

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Atlilar Magarasi
Type:
Vertical Cave
Altitude:
1450 m
Depth:
-410 m
Length:
1450 m
Region:
Mediterranean
Province:
Mersin
District:
Merkez
Village:
Atlilar

     


Location: Known as "Cöngelez" by the local people; it is very close to the Atlilar Village. Nearly 300-350 m away from the cave lies a fountain.
Structural Properties and formation : The cave has a horizontal route and small descents down to -130 m; from where it starts to get vertical and ends up in a muddy siphon following successive descents. Seasonal water is common.
Research History: It was discovered by MAD in July 1996; and its survey had been completed in September 1998; accompanied with a map to the BCRA 3c standard.
Findings:


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