Nature / Cave
Manazan Caves
Merkez, Karaman
A multi-story Byzantine-period rock settlement carved by hand into limestone in the valley near Taşkale, with floors connected by shafts.
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Its story
Manazan, on the steep slope of the Yeşildere valley, is a multi-story settlement carved into clayey limestone and dated to the 6th–7th centuries. The floors are connected by narrow passages and vertical shafts; of the five floors, two have collapsed and three remain standing. This structure, thought to have had a defensive purpose, can be visited on the same day as the Taşkale granaries and İncesu Cave. Whether there is any official management or lighting is uncertain.
Key facts
- Note
- Lighting and official visiting arrangements uncertain
- Period
- 6th–7th century (Byzantine)
- Admission
- Reported to be free access
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
37.14392, 33.56803
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://goturkiye.com/karaman/smell | https://www.turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/yasam/kaya-icine-oyulan-14-asirlik-manazan-magaralari-kesfedilmeyi-bekliyor-638558 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139437114