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Cave | |||
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Altitude: |
1145 m | |||
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Depth: |
-11.5 m | |||
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Length: |
60 m | |||
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Region: |
Marmara | |||
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Province: |
Bilecik | |||
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District: |
Yenipazar | |||
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Village: |
Karahasanlar | |||
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| Location: It is located on the upper right slope of the narrow and deep canyon; to the south of the Karahasanlar Village; of the Harman Köy Creek; which is a branch of the Sakarya River. Karahasanlar Village is reached by a 6 km road deviating to south from Esenköy at 12th km of the road running to Gölpazari from Yenipazar. From the village; a 15 minute walk is required to reach to the cave. |
| Structural Properties and formation : It was formed within the Jura Lower Cretaceous Bilecik limestones. It consists of a single gallery (40x44 m); and the roof height reaches up to 40 m. |
| Research History: It was explored and mapped by MTA. |
| Findings: It had probably been inhabited in ancient times. The bottom is covered with a thick fossil soil. There are some small engravings and scrapings on the walls. |
