Akhayat sinkhole, Natural sinkhole in Sugözü village of Anamur, Turkey
The Akhayat sinkhole extends to a depth of 1,429 meters and stretches across 3,118 meters through the limestone terrain of Mersin Province.
The Boğaziçi University Speleological Society first documented this geological formation in 1993, marking the beginning of scientific exploration at the site.
The sinkhole bears the name EGMA, incorporating the initials of explorers Evren Günay and Mehmet Ali Özel, who made substantial contributions to its study.
Specialized caving equipment and professional guidance are required to explore the sinkhole, with spring months presenting increased flooding risks.
Multiple man-made caves line the walls of the sinkhole, while ancient rock tombs and altars indicate past human activities in the surrounding area.
GPS coordinates: 36.44819,34.01028
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:58
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