
Damlataş Cave was discovered in 1948 during the excavation of a stone quarry for the construction of the port in the Alanya district of Antalya Province. The cave is located on the western coast of the Alanya Peninsula, near the historic Alanya Castle.Damlataş Cave. (Alanya Municipality)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Physical CharacteristicsThe entrance of the cave features a passage 50 meters in length, with a height reaching up to 15 meters. Beyond this passage, a cylindr
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Bilge Öztürk

A Breathtaking Underground WorldDamlataş Cave, located in the Alanya district of Antalya, was accidentally discovered in 1948 during the excavation of a stone quarry for harbor construction. The cave is renowned for both its appearance and its unique atmosphere. Situated on the western coast of Alanya Castle, it derives its name from the water droplets that fall from the stalactites on its ceiling.What Is Inside the Cave?At the entrance of the cave lies a 50-meter-long passage that opens into a
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Hikmet Can Urhan