With an approximate number of 40.000cavesand caverns present, Turkey is a ' paradise of caverns ' when compared to other countries. An important geologic - geomorphologic fact in the formation of caverns is karstification (karstic fields) and this karstification is present in Western and Central Taurus Mountains in Turkey. The longest (Pınarozu Cavern, 16 kms) and the deepest (Cukurpınar Sinkhole, 1880 meters) caves of Turkey are present on this mountain belt.

Antalya Karain Cave

In our country, the cavern investigations were initiated by the Cavern Research Society (MAD). Later on, the first university club, Bosphorus University Cavern Research Club (BÜMAK),was founded in 1973. In 1979, Karst and Cavern Exploration Unit founded under the authority of MTA Geology Studies Department started executing most of the cavern explorations.  We invite you to contact our office for further help and information about caves and caverns in Turkey...