Karain Cave
The largest and oldest cave settlement in Anatolia, bearing traces of half a million years of human history.
Located on the slopes of the Katran Mountains in northern Antalya, Karain Cave is not only a natural wonder but also one of humanity’s oldest witnesses. With settlement traces dating back approximately 500,000 years, it has hosted an unbroken cycle of life from the Paleolithic era through the Roman period. Being the only site in Anatolia where Neanderthal human remains have been found, Karain represents a unique treasure for world archaeology. The cave’s vast galleries, travertine formations, and prehistoric animal fossils take visitors on a captivating journey back to the dawn of time. As part of awareness efforts to preserve Belek and its surrounding cultural heritage, Karain stands as one of the strongest focal points symbolizing the region’s ancient past. BETUYAB prioritizes the protection of such globally significant archaeological and natural sites, ensuring they are passed down to future generations intact while supporting scientific research. Every step echoing through the cool galleries of the cave allows visitors to feel the immense historical depth—from early humans mastering fire to the mysterious rituals of hunter-gatherer communities. Karain is a living memory of the Earth, where nature and history merge in perfect silence.
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Little Grebe - Tachybaptus ruficollis
Bahri - Crested Grebe
Little Bittern - Ixobrychus Minutus
Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)
Red Kestrel
Kestrel
The Little Tern (Sterna albifrons)
A Gift from the Ancient World: Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Damlataş Cave
Zeytintaşı Cave
Dim Cave
Kurşunlu Waterfall
Düden Waterfall
Manavgat Waterfall
Köprülü Canyon National Park
Uçansu Waterfall
Ancient City of Perge
The Ancient City of Aspendos
Sillyon Ancient City
The Ancient City of Selge
Old Town
Temple of Apollo
Hadrian's Gate