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Gelme Çingirek

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Gelme Çingirek
Type:
Vertical Cave
Altitude:
65 m
Depth:
-52 m
Length:
24 m
Region:
Aegean
Province:
Mugla
District:
Marmaris
Village:
Sögüt

     


It is located between Bozburun and Sögüt; 100 m far from the stabilized road. It was formed along a vertical line where probably joints and fractures intercross within the Cretaceous aged massif recifal limestones. It is a dry cave; which halted its geological development. It is adorned with highly rich travertine decorations on the walls and floor.
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