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Antik Kentler & Ören YerleriGüzelbahçe, İzmir

İnkaya Cave (Yelki Kocadağ - Prehistoric Chalcolithic Settlement)

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Admission StatusFree Entry
Visiting HoursOpen Daily

About & Visitor Guide

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Located on the eastern slopes of Yelki Kocadağ, İnkaya Cave is one of the oldest human settlements on the Izmir Peninsula, with handmade ceramic pottery from the Chalcolithic Period and Early Bronze Age dating back to 5000-4000 BC unearthed during archaeological excavations. The cave formed as a result of natural karst limestone erosion; It is a registered 1st Degree Natural and Archaeological Site with its wide entrance gallery, stalactite and stalagmite ruins, deep halls and mysterious atmosphere used by prehistoric people as a shelter and place of worship. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located in a karstic limestone mass in a rocky valley at the foot of Kocadağ, at an altitude of approximately 350 meters above sea level. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees

  • •Entrance Fee:It is a natural archaeological cave and is completely free.
  • •Visiting Hours and Days:It can be visited 7 days a week in daylight.
  • •Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The interior of the cave is dark and the ground is slippery and rocky; A headlamp, flashlight and hiking shoes with non-slip soles are a must; Not suitable for baby strollers.
  • •Facilities and Facilities:It is a natural protected area; There are no commercial facilities, you must come with water and equipment. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location
  • •Address / Open Location:Yelki Mahallesi Ridges, Kocadağ Slopes, Güzelbahçe / İzmir.
  • •Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: You can drive from Yelki village center to the foothills of Kocadağ via a stabilized mountain road and walk 20 minutes along the path.
  • •Real Public Transportation Information: You can come to the village with Yelki ESHOT buses departing from Fahrettin Altay and climb the mountain with a nature walk.
  • •Parking Availability:Vehicles can be parked in the dirt pockets at the beginning of the mountain road. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy
  • •Best Photography Spots and Frames:The rays of light filtering out from the huge entrance arch of the cave and the view of Güzelbahçe valley.
  • •Light and Shooting Hours:Noon hours when the sun hits the cave mouth.
  • •Local Gastronomy Recommendations:After the nature walk, you should eat fresh wood-fired tea and katmer pastry in Yelki village square.

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