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Eski Köyyeri |
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Depth: |
-12 m | |||
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Length: |
50 m | |||
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Region: |
Marmara | |||
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Province: |
Istanbul | |||
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District: |
Sile | |||
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Village: |
Sortulu | |||
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| Eski Koyyeri Cave located in southeast of Sortullu Village in 1km of distance; in 150 m south of the road between Sortullu and Hacili; in 29 km southeast of Sile. Known by villagers cave was firstly mapped by the team. It lies within the triassic limestones; inclining 10 degrees to south. Situated in plateau called as "Goksu - Dikenli Part" of Teke Plateau by Ertek, especially the part between the villages of Hacili - Sevisli - Obeyli was suggested to have a developed karstification both in surface and in depth [Ertek 1995]. The mouth corresponds to a sinkhole; therefore the crack at the mouth is closed by blocks. The entrance is a steep descent in 5 m and its base is covered by depressed rocks, edged material and brown soil. Then cave takes the form of gallery elongating northward. The ceiling of the 50 m-main gallery is adorned with stalactites. Both dripping and the development of stalactites continue. Recrystallization also can be traced on the walls. Millipedes; cirrus and spiders were seen. It is a dry cave. |
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