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Bugu

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Bugu
Type:
Horizontal Cave
Altitude:
210 m
Depth:
m
Length:
m
Region:
Mediterranean
Province:
Mersin
District:
Anamur
Village:
Merkez

     


It can be reached by walking; located 500 m northwest of the Anamur District. It is a fossil cave; consisting of a single hall. It is adorned with stalactites and stalagmites with bases of 2 and 4 m. As steam comes out of the cave in winter; it is called "Bugu Cave" (Steam Cave) by the local people. The first speleological exploration was carried out on 11 October 1967 by T. Aygen. No map is available. A few bats (Myotis blythii) were seen.
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