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Dedetepe 3

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Dedetepe 3
Type:
Vertical Cave
Altitude:
870 m
Depth:
-35 m
Length:
38 m
Region:
Marmara
Province:
Bursa
District:
Iznik
Village:
Çandarli

     


Location: Extending between the Dedetepe 1 and 2 caves; it is located right next to the upland houses at the end of the road running over the Dedecal Hill from the north.
Structural Properties and formation : It was formed within the Cretaceous aged Bilecik limestones. It is a spring type of fossil cave. It is dry in all seasons.
Research History: It was explored and mapped by MTA; and published in 1997.
Findings:


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