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Cave | |||
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Altitude: |
2100 m | |||
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Depth: |
-9 m | |||
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Length: |
69 m | |||
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Region: |
Black Sea | |||
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Province: |
Gümüshane | |||
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District: |
Merkez | |||
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Village: |
Karamustafa | |||
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| Location: The Quarter of Habibler is accessible by any kind of vehicle from the Karamustafa Village. From there the Eceltasi Hill where the cave is located on can be reached after a half an hour walk. |
| Structural Properties and formation : It was formed within the Malm-Lower Cretaceous limestones on two pronounced crossing joints. There is a remarkable difference of altitude between the karstic and morphological base levels. It looks like a narrow and low gallery until the hall at the final zone; which is rich in stalactites and stalagmites. It is dry in all seasons. |
| Research History: It was explored and mapped by MTA; and published in 1992. |
| Findings: Bats were rarely seen. |
