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Saklisu

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Saklisu
Type:
Horizontal Cave
Altitude:
m
Depth:
m
Length:
10 m
Region:
Marmara
Province:
Istanbul
District:
Çatalca
Village:
Ihsaniye

     


There is a small depression next to a tree; 500 m northeast of the road running from Pinarca to Gümüspinar in line with Kocakuyu cave. The Saklisu Cave lies to the northeastern wall of this depression. After a very narrow and inclining entrance; the flowing water is traceable on the left following the turn at the entrance. This water which outflows from Saklisu sinks into a hole on the other side of the depression. Located above the Ikigöz Cave; it forms one of the most important water resources of Ikigöz. It was found and explored by BUMAK.
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