Rasıl Hacar (Deliklitaş) and Botan Canyon Glass Observation Deck

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Lying on the dizzying cliffs of the Botan Valley as a huge limestone rock mass with a vertical height of 350 meters from the valley floor, Rasıl Hacar (meaning "Stone Head" in Arabic), popularly known as Deliklitaş, is the world-famous natural wonder of Siirt. The natural hole in the body of the cliff and the prehistoric Taşbaşı Cave just below it are full of traces of settlement dating back to 10,000 BC. According to local legends, this giant rock was removed from the mountain by giants and placed in the valley. The steel-constructed Glass Observation Terrace, built on the edge of the cliff, is a breathtaking attraction that offers visitors the opportunity to watch the meanders of the Botan Stream in the canyon from a bird's eye view. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located on the steep western side of Botan Canyon, at an altitude of approximately 840 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by 350-meter steep karst cliffs, the emerald Botan Stream winding in the canyon cleft, and the wild nature of the Southeastern Taurus Mountains. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees