Heaven (Cennet) | place with historical importance, cave / cave(s), archaeological site, sinkhole, interesting place

Turkey / Icel / Silifke /
 place with historical importance, cave / cave(s), archaeological site, sinkhole, interesting place
The doline named Cennet Çöküğü (Heaven) is a hudge pit 250m long, 110m wide, and 60-70m deep. It is entered on a limestone staircase of 426 steps. The floor of the pit is full of trees with birds nests. At the bottom is a cave entrance, which is also the place of a 5th century cave chapel. This cave leads to an underground stream of cold fresh water.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cennet_and_Cehennem
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Coordinates:   36°27'9"N   34°6'19"E

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  • These two vales are known in English as "Conycian Caves". They are named as "The Vale of Paradise" and "The Vale of Hell".
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