Location: Izmir, Selcuk District
The cave is located at the Kurudag locality of Selcuk
Properties: The total length of the cave is 42 meters and the deepest point in respect to the cave entrance is at -22 meters. The cave is horizontal and dry. Inside the cave, the temperature is chilly when compared to the open air. The cave had been developed in massive dolomithic marbles of Mesozoic age. The cave has a narrow entrance which enlarges to 20 meters. The length is 41 meters. The average height of the ceiling is about 3 – 5 meters.
The floor of the cave inclining towards north is covered with rock blocks and travertine formations. Some excavations were carried in this section. There are stalactite, stalagmite and pillars among the cave and there are drapery and flag travertine among the walls. This cave has also been used as a shelter by ancient humans. As the cave has naturally and archeologically rich values, utilization for touristic purposes is reasonable. The cave is not open for tourism.