Karain Cave

About Karain Cave

Karain Cave is a Paleolithic archaeological site located at Yağca Village 27 km (17 mi) northwest of Antalya city in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.

Karain Cave is a Palaeolithic archaeological site in the village of Yagca, 27 kilometres north-west of Antalya, on a mountainside overlooking a broad plain. It is one of the most important prehistoric sites in Turkey and Anatolia, inhabited throughout the stages of the Old Stone Age; excavations carried on since the 1940s have uncovered thick archaeological layers with stone tools, bones of extinct animals and traces of early humans. The cave consists of several connected large chambers with stalactites and stalagmites, reached by a stone stairway from the car park, and a small museum beside it displays samples of the finds and explains the phases of occupation, while the most important pieces are shown in the Antalya Museum. A visit is a change from Antalya's beaches and old town, combining quiet mountain scenery with the deep history of the region, and it suits archaeology enthusiasts and families who enjoy exploring.

Where:

Antalya, Türkiye