Nature / Cave
Derebucak Çamlık Caves
Derebucak, Konya
A karst area of 13 caves near the town of Çamlık, declared a natural monument in 2013 and Türkiye's 47th national park in 2022.
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Its story
The caves on the Akdağlar in the southeast of the Western Taurus, about 1.5 km from Çamlık, were registered as a natural monument on 29 November 2013. On 7 June 2022 the site was turned into the Derebucak Çamlık Caves National Park, covering an area of about 1,147 hectares. The caves of different sizes contain stalactite, stalagmite and dripstone formations; some are in clusters close to one another. As visitor arrangements may be limited, it is recommended to enter the caves with a guide.
Key facts
- Area
- About 1,147 ha
- Management
- DKMP 8th Regional Directorate
- National park
- 7 June 2022
- Natural monument
- 2013
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
37.36361, 31.64167
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derebucak_%C3%87aml%C4%B1k_Ma%C4%9Faralar%C4%B1_Mill%C3%AE_Park%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derebucak_%C3%87aml%C4%B1k_Caves_National_Park | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30589984