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Antalya’s Hidden Paradise: Tilkiler Cave

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Today, I want to share with you my amazing experience of visiting a hidden cave in Antalya, Turkey. Antalya is a beautiful city on the Mediterranean coast, famous for its beaches, historical sites, and natural wonders. But there is also a secret place that not many tourists know about: the Tilkiler Cave. The Tilkiler Cave is located near the Oymapınar Dam, about 60 km from Antalya. It was discovered during the construction of the dam in the 1980s. The cave is about 7 km long and has a fascinating geological formation. It is made of conglomerate rocks, which are composed of different types of stones cemented together. The cave also has impressive stalactites and stalagmites, which are mineral deposits that hang from the ceiling or rise from the floor. I visited the Tilkiler Cave with a local guide, who told me the story and the features of the cave. We entered the cave through a small opening and walked along a wooden platform. The cave was dark and h...