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Sariseki

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Sariseki
Type:
Cave
Altitude:
1300 m
Depth:
m
Length:
m
Region:
Mediterranean
Province:
Hatay
District:
Iskenderun
Village:
Azcanlik

     


Location: A stabilized road leads to the Dutlu Mevkii of the Azcanlik (Azginlik) Village; and then to Kursunlu Mevkii from the Sariseki road. From that point; Incelcelep Mevkii is reached by walking a pathway within a forested area; followed by a 30 m climb to reach to the cave.
Structural Properties and formation : The entrance is very narrow. No scientific exploration has been carried out in the cave. It is very rich in stalactites and stalagmites.
Research History: No scientific exploration has been carried out; only the information provided by the Ministry of Culture is available.
Findings: It is locally known as "Kuslar Magarasi" as it is inhabited by abundant number of bats.


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