Derebucak Çamlık Caves

The national park contains 13 distinct caves and sinkholes across 1,147 hectares of land in the Taurus Mountains of Konya Province.

Archaeological evidence in Balatini Cave, including burnt wheat kernels and a storage silo, indicates human settlements dating back approximately 2,000 years.

The walls of Gavurbeşiği Cave feature carvings that depict Jesus Christ with his twelve apostles, reflecting the region's Byzantine heritage.

Suluin Cave offers summer boating activities, while Mastaltı Cave and multiple sinkholes provide opportunities for guided descents with professional equipment.

The park houses the endangered wild goat and Mediterranean Woolly Rock Sleeper, making it an essential wildlife conservation area in central Anatolia.

Inception: 2013

GPS coordinates: 37.36361,31.64167

Latest update: June 18, 2025 21:53