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Sirtlanini Cave, Kemer, Antalya Turkey

Location: Antalya, Kemer District
The cave is located between Yukari camarasi and Narligedik villages of Karacasu sub district. Reaching the cave from both of the villages is possible. A walk of 20 – 25 minutes from Narligedik village is necessary to reach the cave. The cave is close to the Aphrodisias ruins.

Properties: The total length of the cave is 348 meters (Main Gallery: 147 m.) and the deepest point in respect to the cave entrance is at -32 meters. It is a horizontal and dry cave. The cave starts with a very narrow mouth. After 4 – 5 meters the main cave opening is reached. The saloon is divided into 5 – 6 sections by the pillars developed side by side and finally forming walls. All of the chambers connected to this saloon is decorated with stalactite, stalagmite and pillars. As the temperature outside is 28ºC and the relative humidity is 44 percent, the temperature inside the cave is 17ºC and the humidity amount is 85 percent.