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Kizilkaya

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Kizilkaya
Type:
Horizontal Cave
Altitude:
1050 m
Depth:
-15 m
Length:
30 m
Region:
Marmara
Province:
Bursa
District:
Inegöl
Village:
Hayriye

     


Location: It lies near the Magara Hill; 3 km south of the Hayriye Village. It can be reached from the village by walking half an hour in a rocky and forestry area.
Structural Properties and formation : The first descent is a -4.5 m shaft. Then; it divides into two small branches with inclination. There is a thick mass of debris at the bottom. Also seen are stalactites; stalagmites; columns and wall dripstones. The roof height is between 3 and 4 m. Located at vadose zone; it is a dry cave.
Research History: It was explored and mapped by MTA; and published in 1997.
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