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Toklu Kalesi

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Toklu Kalesi
Type:
Cave
Altitude:
1410 m
Depth:
-55 m
Length:
m
Region:
Central Anatolia
Province:
Aksaray
District:
Sariyahsi
Village:
Yenitorunobasi

     


Location: It is located at the Toklu Kalesi Mevkii of the Demircibag Village of the Sereflikochisar District of Ankara.
Structural Properties and formation : It is situated at 1410 m attitude with a small hole-like entrance. Descending with a slope of 45 degrees; it ends up with a lake after 50-60 m. The traces of chisels on the ceiling suggest that it used to be a natural crack enlarged by man.
Research History: It was explored by ANMAK in 1991.
Findings: The potsherds on the floor indicate the presence of an ancient settlement here.


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